Carroll says the petition “contained numerous falsehoods designed to engender hatred against an athlete who was selected in the Australian Olympic team through a transparent and independent qualification event and nomination process.”
Australian Olympic Committee hits back at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn
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“Getting the athletes to Beijing safely, competing safely and bringing them home safely remains our greatest challenge,” said Matt Carroll, the committee’s chief executive.
Australia joins U.S. in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games
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