Breaker Raygun ‘devastated’ by backlash after Paris Olympics performance
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 gave my all, truly.” The sport of breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris, and one of its most viral images was the performance of Gunn, a university professor from Sydney – who did a “kangaroo dance” among other moves during her routine – and did not receive a single point from any of the nine judges in either round. “I’d really like to ask the press to please stop harassing my family, my friends, the Australian breaking community and the broader street dance community,” she said. So I ask you to please respect their privacy.” AOC condemns petition against Gunn’s Olympic selection The Australian Olympic Committee earlier on Thursday condemned an online petition calling for an investigation into Gunn’s selection for the Paris Olympics, saying it contained falsehoods aimed at inciting hatred against her.
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