Australian chef de mission Anna Meares defends breaker 'Raygun' after wave of ridicule online for Paris Olympics performance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian chef de mission Anna Meares defends breaker 'Raygun' after wave of ridicule online for Paris Olympics performance

ABC  

Australia's Olympic chief has slammed critics of breakdancer Rachael Gunn as typical of misogynistic abuse that female athletes have historically had to endure. Chef de mission Anna Meares said Gunn should be applauded for her courage, rather than pilloried for her performance at the Paris Games. In an Olympic sport that may be one and done, Australia's first breaker bows out in 'different' performance Photo shows Raygun Australia's first breaker, Raygun, bows out of the Paris Olympics with a performance she described as "different and creative". "Now you look at the history of what we have had as women athletes, have faced in terms of criticism, belittlement, judgement, and simple comments like 'they shouldn't be there'," she said "One hundred years ago, leading into Paris 1924, Australia sent a team of 37 athletes — none were women. He called Australia's standing at the Paris Olympics a "magnificent result" and "the best performance in any Olympics ever".

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Olympic breakdancer Raygun blames 'camera angles' for her controversial Paris performance
4 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash

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Rachael “Raygun” Gunn quits breakdancing after viral Olympics backlash
4 months, 2 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 …

Viral Olympic B-girl Raygun says she is done with competitive breakdancing
4 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Raygun retires from competitive breaking after Olympic backlash
4 months, 2 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. …

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

Raygun’s revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings
6 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

Australian breaker Raygun says she felt ‘panic’ after public reaction to her Olympic performance
6 months, 3 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 …

Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker

The Independent  

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Paris 2024: Breakdancer Raygun ‘sorry’ about Olympic backlash
6 months, 3 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 …

Viral Australian Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Apologizes For Backlash
6 months, 3 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, 3 weeks ago

Raygun apologises to breaking community but defends controversial record

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Raygun: Controversial Olympian Rachael Gunn apologises to breakdancing community for backlash: 'I am very sorry'
6 months, 3 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 …

Australian breaker Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn calls criticism of Olympic performance ‘alarming’
6 months, 3 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, 3 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 reveals impact of ‘devastating’ breaking criticism at Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Raygun reveals impact of ‘devastating’ breaking criticism at Olympics

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Australian Olympic chief slams online attacks on breakdancer Raygun
7 months, 1 week ago

Australian Olympic chief slams online attacks on breakdancer Raygun

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Olympian reveals what happened when Raygun returned to the athletes' village after viral breakdancer's disastrous Paris performance
7 months, 1 week ago

Olympian reveals what happened when Raygun returned to the athletes' village after viral breakdancer's disastrous Paris performance

Daily Mail  

Ariarne Titmus has lifted the lid on the reception Raygun received when she returned to the Olympic village following her woeful breakdancing performance. The AOC have also angrily smashed an online petition which called for an inquiry into the selection process that led to Raygun representing Australia on the world stage. And swimming champion Titmus, speaking on The Project on …

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been ‘devastating’
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Australian breakdancer Raygun to the haters: ‘I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics’
7 months, 1 week 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, …

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn says criticism over Paris Olympics performance is 'pretty devastating'
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Aussie Olympics stars reveal what they REALLY think of Raygun's Paris performance as they return home
7 months, 1 week ago

Aussie Olympics stars reveal what they REALLY think of Raygun's Paris performance as they return home

Daily Mail  

While the majority of Australia's Olympians made their triumphant return home on Wednesday morning, Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn was a noticeable absentee, with several high-profile athletes hitting out at her critics and praising her for living out the 'Australian spirit' on the biggest stage. Boxer Harry Garside praised Raygun for having a go in a new sport at the Olympics and …

See the shocking allegations that have made an incredible number of Aussies demand an apology from Raygun and Olympics boss Anna Meares over Paris embarrassment
7 months, 1 week ago

See the shocking allegations that have made an incredible number of Aussies demand an apology from Raygun and Olympics boss Anna Meares over Paris embarrassment

Daily Mail  

The fallout from Rachael Gunn's headline-making performance at the Paris Olympics has gone to the next level with more than 15,000 Aussies signing a petition demanding an apology from the controversial breakdancer. The petition calls for 'immediate accountability and transparency in the recent actions' of Gunn and Paris chef de mission Anna Meares over how Gunn won selection to represent …

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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Australian breakdancer Raygun responds to critics: ‘I was never going to beat these girls’
7 months, 2 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 …

Raygun: Why Olympic Games star scored ZERO in Paris
7 months, 2 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 …

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, 2 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 …

Raygun: Anthony Albanese breaks his silence on Aussie breakdancer after she was widely mocked following disastrous Olympic Games routine
7 months, 2 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 …

Raygun: Project host unleashes on Aussies for criticising Olympic breakdancer's widely mocked routine - as Albo is forced to weigh in on the saga
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Raygun: Project host unleashes on Aussies for criticising Olympic breakdancer's widely mocked routine - as Albo is forced to weigh in on the saga

Daily Mail  

Panelists on The Project have leapt to the defence of an Aussie breakdancer who has made headlines for the wrong reasons at Olympics. Aussie breakdancer Rachael Gunn, 36, aka Raygun, has dominated headlines and copped online backlash for her Olympic debut The Project hosts Hamish Macdonald and Sarah Harris weighed into the Raygun controversy on Sunday night 'She got zeros, …

Rachael Gunn: Angry Aussie Olympics boss Anna Meares blames criticism of breakdancer Raygun on SEXISM after her shocking display in Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rachael Gunn: Angry Aussie Olympics boss Anna Meares blames criticism of breakdancer Raygun on SEXISM after her shocking display in Paris

Daily Mail  

Australia's Olympic chief has slammed critics of breakdancer Rachael Gunn as typical of misogynistic abuse which female athletes endure. Chef de mission Anna Meares says Gunn should be applauded for her courage, rather than pilloried for her performance at the Paris Games. Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's breaking routines in Paris saw her go viral for all the wrong reasons after she …

People Are Obsessed With This Olympic Breakdancing Professor’s Bizarre Performance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

People Are Obsessed With This Olympic Breakdancing Professor’s Bizarre Performance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The 2024 Paris Olympics are the first Olympic Games to include breakdancing ― officially known as “breaking” ― as an event, and an unlikely competitor has stolen the show. Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Though Raygun didn’t earn any medals, she brought genuine joy to many Olympics viewers. i am going to think about raygun the …

Australian breakdancer ‘Raygun’, who left fans mortified with bizarre moves at Paris Olympics, fires back at online hate
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian breakdancer ‘Raygun’, who left fans mortified with bizarre moves at Paris Olympics, fires back at online hate

Hindustan Times  

Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, became the center of social media attention during the Paris 2024 Olympics for her unconventional performance in the women's breaking competition. Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, …

Paris Olympics: Australian breakdancer Raygun hits back with tough message to her trolls and blasts IOC for scrapping the sport in 2028
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Australian breakdancer Raygun hits back with tough message to her trolls and blasts IOC for scrapping the sport in 2028

Daily Mail  

The Australian who has gone viral for her shocking Olympic routine has lashed the IOC for axing the new sport of breaking without giving it a chance to succeed. Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn was panned for her performance in the new Olympic sport of breaking Gunn failed to score a single point across three heats and her routine went viral Viewers …

Internet goes wild for 36-year-old Australian Olympic breaker
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Internet goes wild for 36-year-old Australian Olympic breaker

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Australia’s Raygun defended after Olympics performance ‘set breaking back 40 years’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s Raygun defended after Olympics performance ‘set breaking back 40 years’

The Telegraph  

But Anna Meares, Australia’s chef de mission, has hit back at critics, saying the abuse Gunn has received is not dissimilar to the misogyny that sportswomen routinely face. “I love Rachael, and I think that what has occurred on social media with trolls and keyboard warriors, and taking those comments and giving them air time, has been really disappointing,” Meares, …

Breaking competitor Raygun bows out of Paris Olympics without a point for Australia, in a sport that may be one and done
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking competitor Raygun bows out of Paris Olympics without a point for Australia, in a sport that may be one and done

ABC  

With the breaking spun, won and done in an Olympics cameo in Paris, Australia's B-Girl, Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, bowed out without firing a shot. Manizha Talash, a breaker from the Olympic refugee team, who was born in Afghanistan before fleeing the Taliban, made an early political statement by unveiling a cape during her round with the words "Free Afghan …

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