Raygun: Anthony Albanese breaks his silence on Aussie breakdancer after she was widely mocked following disastrous Olympic Games routine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun: Anthony Albanese breaks his silence on Aussie breakdancer after she was widely mocked following disastrous Olympic Games routine

Daily Mail  

Australian political leaders have leapt to the defence of Rachael Gunn as the Olympic team closes ranks behind the under-fire breakdancer. Vision of the Macquarie University lecturer's performance sent social media into a spin and raised questions about the sport's validity. Back home, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended Gunn when asked about criticism of her routine. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has broken his silence on breaker Raygun The 36-year-old has been widely mocked following her disastrous Olympics routine But Albanese praised the university lecturer for having a crack at the Games in Paris Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said she had enjoyed watching the sport and suggested Raygun was a champion already as someone chosen to represent their nation on the world stage. Gunn has published a doctoral thesis entitled 'Deterritorializing Gender in Sydney's Breakdancing Scene: A B-girl's Experience of B-boying'.

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Australian breakdancing star Raygun set to make her cricket debut at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's house - and the Paris Olympian has a secret weapon
2 months ago

Australian breakdancing star Raygun set to make her cricket debut at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's house - and the Paris Olympian has a secret weapon

Daily Mail  

There is no doubt she looks the part, now viral Australian breakdancer Raygun is set to make her cricket debut. Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, made her Olympic debut in Paris as the sport of breaking was held for the first time, dressed head to toe in the Australian cricket team's tracksuit and cap. Now she has been invited to …

Raygun musical cancelled in Australia after legal threat: Rachael Gunn accused of cultural appropriation
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun musical cancelled in Australia after legal threat: Rachael Gunn accused of cultural appropriation

Firstpost  

A musical over Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who received a lot of criticism after her performance at the Paris Olympics, was cancelled in Australia after legal threats to comedian Steph Broadbridge. AP Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the breakdancer, who represented Australia at the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 has been accused of cultural appropriation after a musical over the retired …

How Raygun cashed in on being a viral Olympic laughing stock
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Raygun cashed in on being a viral Olympic laughing stock

The Independent  

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Olympic breakdancer Raygun blames 'camera angles' for her controversial Paris performance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic breakdancer Raygun blames 'camera angles' for her controversial Paris performance

Daily Mail  

Olympic star Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn revealed she thinks the 'camera angles' for her controversial Paris performance let her down. The embattled breakdancer, 36, from New South Wales, Australia, who became an overnight sensation for her quirky routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, opened up about what went wrong on Good Morning Britain this morning. Olympic star Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, New …

Rachael Gunn retires: Raygun quits breaking, blames Paris Olympics 2024 backlash for decision
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rachael Gunn retires: Raygun quits breaking, blames Paris Olympics 2024 backlash for decision

Hindustan Times  

Popular for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics 2024, Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has announced her retirement. Gunn, also known as Raygun, was trolled and criticised for her routine in Paris, which also led to conspiracy theories about her qualification for the event. Many fans also took to social media to blame Gunn as the reason for its exclusion …

Rachael Gunn retires: Australian breaker bids adieu after Paris Olympics backlash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rachael Gunn retires: Australian breaker bids adieu after Paris Olympics backlash

Live Mint  

Just three months after her debut at the Paris Olympics, Australian breaker Rachael Gunn announced her retirement from breakdancing following backlash. Speaking to radio stadium 2DayFM, Gunn explained that she would have continued competing but couldn’t because of her experience post Games. Gunn also detailed her horrific experience post Games in Paris on how she was chased by cameras through …

Australia's 'Raygun' quits competitive breakdancing after 'really upsetting' backlash post-Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia's 'Raygun' quits competitive breakdancing after 'really upsetting' backlash post-Olympics

Firstpost  

‘Raygun’ had become the topic of memes after her viral performance on breaking’s Olympic debut at Place de la Concorde, her unorthodox routine featuring kangaroo hops among other moves Australia's Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn competes in the breaking event in the Paris Olympics. Reuters Australia’s Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has announced her retirement from breakdancing three months after representing her country at …

Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash

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Viral Olympic B-girl Raygun says she is done with competitive breakdancing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Viral Olympic B-girl Raygun says she is done with competitive breakdancing

LA Times  

Rachael Gunn, better known as Australian B-girl Raygun, competes at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9. During an appearance on Australia radio’s “The Jimmy & Nath Show” on Tuesday, Gunn was asked if she’d ever want to compete in the Olympics again. “I still break, but I don’t compete,” she said. “Yeah, I was going to keep competing for sure,” …

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash

Al Jazeera  

The Australian, ridiculed for her kangaroo hops and poor score at the games, says competing on the breakdancing floor has become ‘really difficult’ for her. Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a “really upsetting” backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics. I just didn’t have any control over how people saw me or …

Australian breakdancer Raygun is retiring from the sport after her Olympics backlash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian breakdancer Raygun is retiring from the sport after her Olympics backlash

NPR  

Australian breakdancer Raygun is retiring from the sport after her Olympics backlash toggle caption Frank Franklin/AP Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who received ongoing backlash for her performance in the Paris Olympics, said she is retiring from competing. Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, said on Australian radio earlier this week that she does not want to endure the criticism …

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn quits breakdancing after viral Olympics backlash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn quits breakdancing after viral Olympics backlash

Salon  

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is hanging up her breakdancing shoes. On an Australian radio show, Gunn shared, "Dancing is so much fun, and it makes you feel good, and I don’t think people should feel crap about, you know, the way that they dance." In August, the dancer's Olympic performance was highly criticized for moves like rolling on her back, spinning …

Raygun retires from competitive breaking after Olympic backlash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun retires from competitive breaking after Olympic backlash

New York Times  

Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, who rose to viral fame for her bewildering performance at the Paris Olympics, plans to retire from competition, she told a Sydney radio station Wednesday. … I was going to keep competing, for sure, but that seems really difficult for me to do now to approach a battle.” She added that she still dances and …

Raygun announces she is QUITTING competitive breakdancing after humiliating Olympics dance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun announces she is QUITTING competitive breakdancing after humiliating Olympics dance

Daily Mail  

Australian breakdancing sensation Rachel 'Raygun' Gunn has revealed that she will not compete again after she received a barrage of 'upsetting' abuse following her performances in Paris. Raygun, 37, went viral following her unique performances at the Place de la Concorde earlier this summer, with the B-girl hopping like a kangaroo and writhing around on the floor like a snake. …

Aussies blast Raygun for her latest move as she rolls out a new breakdancing routine: 'That really hurt to watch'
5 months ago

Aussies blast Raygun for her latest move as she rolls out a new breakdancing routine: 'That really hurt to watch'

Daily Mail  

Raygun was quickly savaged on social media by her followers She was a highly divisive figure after her performance at the Paris Olympics earlier this year - and now breakdancer Raygun has been blasted online after issuing her fans with a challenge that 'really hurt to watch'. Australian Olympian Rachael Gunn became a global source of ridicule during the Paris …

Raygun doesn't look like this anymore! Controversial Olympian unveils shock new look following breakdancing disaster in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Raygun doesn't look like this anymore! Controversial Olympian unveils shock new look following breakdancing disaster in Paris

Daily Mail  

Olympic breakdancer Raygun has debuted a surprising new look. Pictured On Thursday, the breakdancer is totally transformed on the cover of this week's Stellar Magazine The accompanying cover line reads, 'What Raygun did next? Raygun was comprehensively beaten in all of her battle rounds at this year's Paris Olympics, while her routine went viral, even mocked by the likes of …

B-girl Raygun is ranked #1 in breaking—but critics say the system is broken. Here's why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

B-girl Raygun is ranked #1 in breaking—but critics say the system is broken. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

Despite Olympic performances that sparked internet mockery, Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as "b-girl Raygun," is at the top of her sport's newest world rankings. The World DanceSport Federation said the ranking methodology is based on each athlete’s top four performances within the past 12 months — but excludes Olympic events including the Paris Games and Olympic qualifier series …

Raygun’s revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun’s revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings

Al Jazeera  

Raygun secured top spot after bagging the most points in the past year, finishing ahead of Japanese B-girl Riko, but could lose her crown in October. Australian Olympic breakdancer “Raygun” has been ridiculed, written off, and now crowned number one in the world, the sport’s governing body has confirmed. However, with few ranking events held between December 2023 and the …

Australian breaker Raygun is currently ranked number one in the world — the World DanceSport Federation has explained why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian breaker Raygun is currently ranked number one in the world — the World DanceSport Federation has explained why

ABC  

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or "b-girl Raygun," holds the top spot in her sport's latest world rankings, despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. The World DanceSport Federation said the ranking methodology is based on each athlete's top four performances within the past 12 months — but excludes Olympic events including the Paris Games and Olympic qualifier series events …

Raygun could be set to perform again with a MAJOR celebrity by her side as new image is revealed - and she is loving her 15 minutes of fame
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun could be set to perform again with a MAJOR celebrity by her side as new image is revealed - and she is loving her 15 minutes of fame

Daily Mail  

Aussie breakdancer had dinner with him in Amsterdam Raygun's time in the spotlight post the Paris Olympics is showing no signs of waning if one of her recent high profile dinner companions is any guide. It comes after Raygun confirmed she was offered the chance to perform alongside Boy George after winning over British billionaire Sir Richard Branson with her …

Australian breaker Raygun says she felt ‘panic’ after public reaction to her Olympic performance
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian breaker Raygun says she felt ‘panic’ after public reaction to her Olympic performance

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — For Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, first came her polarizing performance at the Olympics, followed by her panic when she was chased through the streets of Paris. People are now attacking our reputation and our integrity — none of them were grounded in facts.” Gunn’s performance was mocked online and on television, including in a sketch on Jimmy …

Paris 2024: Breakdancer Raygun ‘sorry’ about Olympic backlash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Breakdancer Raygun ‘sorry’ about Olympic backlash

The Hindu  

Australia’s “Raygun” has apologised for the backlash that her widely ridiculed Paris Olympics performance brought to the broader breakdancing community. Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, whose routine featured a move that mimicked a kangaroo hopping, made the comments in an interview with Australia’s Channel 10 to be broadcast on Wednesday. WATCH | Raygun opens up on ‘devastating hate’ after Paris Olympics showing …

Controversial breakdancer Raygun divides the nation with bombshell TV interview about THAT Olympic routine as the telling moment that exposes her 'nervous' demeanour is revealed
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Controversial breakdancer Raygun divides the nation with bombshell TV interview about THAT Olympic routine as the telling moment that exposes her 'nervous' demeanour is revealed

Daily Mail  

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has divided the nation with her bombshell TV interview about her disaster 2024 Paris Olympics performance. The tell-all chat saw Raygun slam her critics for not 'understanding' breakdancing and discuss the huge backlash, but it has left Aussie viewers completely divided. Others jumped to Raygun's defence as they hit out at critics for continuing to pile on …

Viral Australian Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Apologizes For Backlash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Viral Australian Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Apologizes For Backlash

News 18  

Australia’s “Raygun” has apologised for the backlash that her widely ridiculed Paris Olympics performance brought to the broader breakdancing community. Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, whose routine featured a move that mimicked a kangaroo hopping, made the comments in an interview with Australia’s Channel 10 to be broadcast on Wednesday. In the interview, Gunn said it was “really sad” to hear the …

Raygun apologises to breaking community but defends controversial record
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Raygun apologises to breaking community but defends controversial record

The Independent  

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Raygun: Controversial Olympian Rachael Gunn apologises to breakdancing community for backlash: 'I am very sorry'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Raygun: Controversial Olympian Rachael Gunn apologises to breakdancing community for backlash: 'I am very sorry'

Daily Mail  

Controversial Olympian Rachael Gunn has made a public apology to the breakdancing community for backlash it has copped following her performance during the Paris Olympics. Gunn, who goes by the stage name Raygun, became an overnight sensation with her unique take on breakdancing during the inaugural women's competition at the Olympics last month. pic.twitter.com/BOPSjhtAlx — The Project September 4, 2024 …

Raygun is ‘sorry,’ but believes she’s Australia’s top breakdancer: ‘My record speaks to that’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Raygun is ‘sorry,’ but believes she’s Australia’s top breakdancer: ‘My record speaks to that’

LA Times  

Rachael Gunn, the Australian B-girl known as Raygun, looks on before competing in the women’s breakdancing competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9. “I am very sorry for the backlash that the community has experienced, but I can’t control how people react,” Gunn, a Sydney university professor who turned 37 on Monday, told Waleed Aly on an episode of …

Australian breaker Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn calls criticism of Olympic performance ‘alarming’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian breaker Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn calls criticism of Olympic performance ‘alarming’

New York Times  

Australian breaker Rachel “Raygun” Gunn, who quickly became one of the most talked about Olympians at the Paris Games following her performance, said much of the heavy criticism of her skills was due to a lack of knowledge of the sport. “The energy and vitriol that people had was pretty alarming,” Gunn told “The Project,” a show on Australia’s Channel …

Raygun: Olympic Games breakdancer Rachael Gunn set for world-first TV interview after Paris disaster saw her become internet sensation
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Raygun: Olympic Games breakdancer Rachael Gunn set for world-first TV interview after Paris disaster saw her become internet sensation

Daily Mail  

Rachael Gunn will share her side of the story in her first sit down TV interview since her Olympic Games disaster in Paris. Gunn, who goes by the stage name of Raygun, became an overnight sensation last month after stealing the show with her breakdancing performances in the inaugural women's competition. The quirky nature of Raygun's moves captured the world's …

Raygun: How Rachael Gunn predicted her Olympics routine would be turned into a 'joke' a year before she became the biggest story of the Paris Games
7 months, 1 week ago

Raygun: How Rachael Gunn predicted her Olympics routine would be turned into a 'joke' a year before she became the biggest story of the Paris Games

Daily Mail  

Rachael Gunn was the story of the Olympic Games in Paris, with fans savaging her bizarre breakdancing routine which saw her score zero points. Before heading to France for the Olympics, Gunn - better known by her stage name Raygun - published a research paper examining breaking's inclusion in the Paris Games, titled: 'The Australian breaking scene and the Olympic …

'Pretty Devastating': Australian Breakdancer Raygun Opens Up On Social Media Trolling After Olympics 2024 Performance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pretty Devastating': Australian Breakdancer Raygun Opens Up On Social Media Trolling After Olympics 2024 Performance

ABP News  

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, an Australian breakdancer at the Paris Olympics 2024, faced intense social media scrutiny and trolling over her performance, which included moves likened to a kangaroo and sliding on the floor. Breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris, intended to attract a younger audience, but Gunn's performance drew negative attention. ALSO ON ABP Live | Lakshya Sen Tells …

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn 'devastated' with all the 'hate' messages: 'Stop harassing my family'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn 'devastated' with all the 'hate' messages: 'Stop harassing my family'

Hindustan Times  

Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, also known as B-girl Raygun, has spoken out about the intense backlash she faced following her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gunn also addressed the widespread allegations and misinformation circulating online, including claims that she and her husband manipulated the selection process to secure her spot on the Australian Olympic team. In response, Gunn urged …

Breaker Raygun ‘devastated’ by backlash after Paris Olympics performance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaker Raygun ‘devastated’ by backlash after Paris Olympics performance

Al Jazeera  

Australian Rachael Gunn said she was not prepared for the level of negative attention she received after her Olympic debut. Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has said the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic breaking performance was “devastating”, stressing that she took the competition seriously and gave it her best effort. I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I …

Raygun Speaks Out After Her Bizarre Breaking Routine At The Olympics Got Roasted
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Raygun Speaks Out After Her Bizarre Breaking Routine At The Olympics Got Roasted

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rachael “Raygun” Gunn thinks the “hate” she’s receiving is spinning out of control. Ezra Shaw via Getty Images Decked out in a green tracksuit that comedian Josh Johnson described as looking like it was from “Squid Game,” Gunn threw down a routine on the global stage that appeared so amateurish and bizarre that she was swiftly roasted …

Raygun reveals impact of ‘devastating’ breaking criticism at Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Raygun reveals impact of ‘devastating’ breaking criticism at Olympics

The Independent  

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Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been ‘devastating’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been ‘devastating’

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australian breaker Rachael Gunn said the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic performance has been “devastating,” adding Thursday that she took the competition seriously and gave her best effort. Meanwhile, the Australian Olympic Committee criticized an anonymous online petition attacking the Paris Games competitor, saying it was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” “I didn’t realize that that would also open …

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn says criticism over Paris Olympics performance is 'pretty devastating'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn says criticism over Paris Olympics performance is 'pretty devastating'

ABC  

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn has called for an end to the "pretty devastating" reaction to her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. "I'm honoured to have been a part of the Australian Olympic team and to be part of Breaking's Olympic debut." On Thursday, the Australian Olympic Committee demanded the removal of an online petition that called for …

Australian breakdancer Raygun to the haters: ‘I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian breakdancer Raygun to the haters: ‘I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics’

LA Times  

Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl “Raygun,” competes at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9. She may have mimicked a kangaroo and performed other laughable moves during breakdancing’s Olympic debut last week, but the Australian B-girl known as “Raygun” says her performance wasn’t a joke. “I went out there and I had fun,” Rachael Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university professor, …

Jimmy Fallon brutally mocks Australian breakdancer Raygun on The Tonight Show
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Fallon brutally mocks Australian breakdancer Raygun on The Tonight Show

The Independent  

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Australian breakdancer Raygun is savagely mocked on Jimmy Fallon after performance at 2024 Olympics went viral around the world
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian breakdancer Raygun is savagely mocked on Jimmy Fallon after performance at 2024 Olympics went viral around the world

Daily Mail  

Raygun became an overnight sensation after her performance in Paris at the 2024 Olympics went viral. The Saturday Night live actress mimicked Raygun's routine, with Jimmy hilariously joining in. Raygun captured the interest of American late night host Jimmy Fallon, who mocked her on his Tonight Show on Monday night On Saturday, she was dubbed 'the Queen of Australia' in …

Raygun hits back at online hate as breaking moves at the Olympics go viral
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Raygun hits back at online hate as breaking moves at the Olympics go viral

The Independent  

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How Raygun could be set to make MILLIONS from her Olympic fame - as expert reveals the rivers of gold that await
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How Raygun could be set to make MILLIONS from her Olympic fame - as expert reveals the rivers of gold that await

Daily Mail  

Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun is poised to earn millions from her newfound fame, a marketing expert says. However others including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australia's Olympic chief Anna Meares, have rushed to her defence and say that Raygun epitomises the Aussie spirit of 'having a go'. Marketing and public relations expert Max Markson said although she remains a contentious …

Who is viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun, earning zero points?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun, earning zero points?

Hindustan Times  

Olympic breaker ‘Raygun’ whipped up quite the storm on social media, becoming the latest uniquely controversial sensation after her eccentric Paris 2024 debut at the breakdancing event. What especially took netizens by surprise was how Raygun is deemed Australia's “top breaker.” Questioning if her debut was legit, another user wrote, “The kangaroo move — how did she make it this …

Fans mock Raygun as they flood old Instagram videos with abuse following viral breakdancing performance at Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans mock Raygun as they flood old Instagram videos with abuse following viral breakdancing performance at Olympics

Daily Mail  

Viral Aussie Olympic breakdancer Raygun is seeing her old Instagram posts flooded with mockery and abuse after her contentious performance in Paris. Fans have started mocking viral breakdancer Raygun for her old performances on Instagram The Aussie was mocked after failing to score a single point during three breakdancing battles While she received support, some felt she was there in …

Revealed: How Raygun was named Sports Star of the Year before her Olympics performance made her world famous
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: How Raygun was named Sports Star of the Year before her Olympics performance made her world famous

Daily Mail  

Raygun was named 'Sports Star of the Year' by a media outlet just months before she shot to international fame at the Olympics over her controversial breakdancing routine. While many Aussies, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, backed Gunn for her 'have a go' attitude, others were left fuming by her low-scoring and sometimes bizarre performance, which included kangaroo hops. Despite …

Australian breakdancer Raygun responds to critics: ‘I was never going to beat these girls’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian breakdancer Raygun responds to critics: ‘I was never going to beat these girls’

LA Times  

Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, has responded to backlash received on social media following her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Not long after her breakdancing performances during the 2024 Paris Olympics were widely mocked across social media, the Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn also known as “Raygun,” responded to the criticism. “I was never going to beat …

Paris Olympics breakdancing head judge one of many rallying around Raygun amid online criticism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics breakdancing head judge one of many rallying around Raygun amid online criticism

ABC  

The breaking community wants the world to give Australia's Raygun a break as the Paris Olympics wrapped up. The sport made its Olympic debut in Paris — it might never be back — and one of the lasting images was the performance of an Australian B-girl known as Raygun who did a "kangaroo dance" and scored zero points. "Breaking is …

Raygun: Why Olympic Games star scored ZERO in Paris
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun: Why Olympic Games star scored ZERO in Paris

Daily Mail  

A breakdancing judge has explained why Raygun scored a pitiful zero at the Olympic Games. Sydney university lecturer Rachael Gunn, 36, aka Raygun, failed to score a point in any of her three bouts when breaking made its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris on Friday. 'I feel personally very sorry,' MGbility told News Corp. 'The breaking and hip …

Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program

Associated Press  

PARIS — The breaking community wants the world to give b-girl Raygun a break as the Paris Olympics wrapped up. The sport made its Olympic debut in Paris — it might never be back — and one of the lasting images was the performance of an Australian b-girl known as Raygun who did a “kangaroo dance” and scored zero points. …

Raygun: Major twist in Olympic Games controversy that will mean we will see MORE of Australian's widely-ridiculed moves after Paris disaster
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Raygun: Major twist in Olympic Games controversy that will mean we will see MORE of Australian's widely-ridiculed moves after Paris disaster

Daily Mail  

Legendary breaker Samson Smith has lifted the lid on Raygun's dancing background after making a surprise admission about the Australian's infamous performance at the Olympic Games Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, has copped severe backlash after scoring zero in the inaugural female competition over the weekend, with clips of her routine going viral for all the wrong reasons …

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