After the Australian breakdancer (real name: Rachael Gunn) raised eyebrows for her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she pushed back at the hate.
Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn shared her thoughts on the online criticism toward her Aug. 9 performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which earned her no points.“I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best — their power moves,” Gunn explained during an Aug. 10 press conference, per ESPN. “What I bring is creativity.”— which earned her zero points from the judges.
“All of my moves are original,” Gunn added. “Creativity is really important to me. I go out there, and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn't. I do my thing, and it represents art. That is what it is about.” The 36-year-old is at the very least familiar with the ins-and-outs of breaking, and even lectures at her alma mater Macquarie University and, according toAnd while she didn’t earn her country any points for her participation in Paris 2024, Australia’s Olympic chief also took to the breakdancer’s defense.emphasized at an Aug. 10 press conference.
Meares went on to detail how Gunn — who has previously represented Australia at the World Breaking Championships — added to the country’s Olympic team. “Raygun is an absolutely loved member of this Olympic team,” Meares continued. “She has represented the Olympic team, the Olympic spirit with great enthusiasm. And I absolutely love her courage. I love her character, and I feel very disappointed for her, that she has come under the attack that she has.”
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