Rachael Gunn Breaks Silence on Olympic Breakdance Controversy

Australian break-dancer Rachael Gunn said she did not realise her performance at the Paris Olympics would ‘open the door to so much hate.’
Rachael Gunn Breaks Silence on Olympic Breakdance Controversy
Rachael Gunn reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin-Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Aug. 09, 2024. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Crystal-Rose Jones
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Australian Olympic break-dancer Rachael Gunn has addressed her critics in the wake of her controversial performance in Paris.

Gunn, who performs as Raygun, represented Australia in the Olympic break-dancing debut, but her playful moves including dancing like a kangaroo led to criticism and widespread online memes.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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