Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn Breaks Down Olympic Dreams and Criticisms

Australian breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn addresses criticism after her performance at the Paris Olympics, highlighting a lack of understanding about the sport. Despite heavy backlash, she remains proud of her achievements and calls for better resources for Australian breakers. An online petition accused her of manipulating qualifications, causing further controversy.

Australian breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has defended her breakdancing skills following intense criticism after her performance at the Paris Olympics. Gunn became an overnight sensation, albeit controversially, after losing all three of her round-robin battles by a combined score of 54-0 during breaking's Olympic debut.

The university lecturer faced a barrage of online and media mockery, from her dance moves to her team uniform, which she described as 'alarming'. Speaking to Australia's Channel 10, Gunn emphasized that she was the top-ranked Australian B girl in 2020, 2022, and 2023, asserting her position as the best female breaker in the country.

Gunn also mentioned receiving support, despite the criticism, particularly disparaging remarks from other Australian breakers. She called for more resources to better compete globally. Responding to an online petition accusing her of manipulating the qualification process, Gunn stated that such allegations were unfounded and hurtful. She remains optimistic, focusing on the positives and the joy she brought to fans.

(With inputs from agencies.)