The trolling of the viral Olympics record-breaker is 'disappointing.'

Australian Olympic legend Anna Meares has expressed her disappointment over the social media mockery directed at Rachael Gunn for her routine and outfit.

Gunn, 36, struggled in her three breakdancing matches during Friday's round-robin competition, losing with an aggregate score of 54-0. Competing under the name Raygun, she wore a green and yellow Australian Olympic tracksuit, contrasting with her rivals who sported streetwear for the event's debut at the Games.

Critics on social media not only targeted her attire but also mocked her performance, which included a kangaroo-like bounce and moments where she stood on her head.

Gunn defended her approach, saying, "I knew I wasn't going to compete with the power moves of the others, so I aimed to be artistic and creative. It's a rare opportunity to showcase that on an international stage."

Anna Meares, a two-time Olympic cycling gold medalist and the Australian team's chef de mission for Paris, condemned the online criticism. "It’s really disappointing to see the trolling and negativity towards her," Meares said. "I admire her bravery and character and feel deeply saddened by the attacks she’s faced."

At a Saturday news conference, Meares reiterated her support, saying, "I absolutely love her courage. I love her character, and I feel very disappointed for her that she has come under the attack that she has."

In response to the social media backlash, Rachael Gunn encouraged people to embrace their uniqueness, saying, "Don’t be afraid to be different. Go out there and represent yourself; you never know where that might take you."

Anna Meares argued that the criticism reflected underlying misogyny. She recalled her own experience in 2008, where she faced emotional challenges as the only woman in a male-dominated sport. "It took immense courage for her to persist and fight for her place in a sport she loved," Meares said.

Gunn seemed to support Meares' perspective, questioning whether male competitors would face similar criticism for their attire. "Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the b-boys wear tomorrow," Gunn remarked on Friday.

In breaking, female dancers are known as 'b-girls,' while males are called 'b-boys.' Breaking, a street dance style that emerged in 1970s New York, was added to the Olympic program for Paris 2024 to attract a younger audience. However, it is not yet included in the program for Los Angeles 2028.