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Meares defends Raygun
Anna Meares, Australia's chef de mission for the Paris Olympics, hits back at criticism of Rachael Gunn after her viral campaign. © International Olympic Committee
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Raygun represents Australia in Olympic breaking
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, represents Australia in the debut of breaking at the Olympics. © International Olympic Committee
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