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2024 - 8 - 10Raygun: The Breakdancing Sensation That Shook the Olympic Stage!
Australian athletes - breakdancing - diversity in breaking - misogyny in sports - Paris 2024 Olympics - RaygunAustralian breakdancer Raygun dazzled and divided audiences during her Olympic debut. Find out why she's taking the internet by storm!
When the world tuned into the Paris 2024 Olympics, one of the highlights was undoubtedly the debut of breakdancing as an official sport. Among the competitors, Australian b-girl Rachael Gunn, affectionately known as Raygun, caught everyone's eye — not just for her unique dance moves but also for the whirlwind of social media chatter that followed her performance. Raygun brought a taste of Aussie spirit to the Olympic stage, showcasing an energetic style that combined skill, passion, and a dash of flair that truly captivated the audience.
However, it wasn’t all applause and adulation for Raygun. Despite her infectious enthusiasm, the breakdancer faced some harsh criticism online, leading Australia's Chef de Mission, Anna Meares, to leap to her defense. Meares publicly expressed her disappointment over the trolling and negative comments aimed at Raygun, highlighting the need for support and encouragement for athletes trying their best on such a grand stage. Social media can be a double-edged sword, and Raygun quickly learned the dark side of going viral, navigating both praise and backlash as she made her Olympic debut.
In terms of performance, Raygun was eliminated in the round-robin stage, not scoring a single point from the judges, which further fueled the conversation around her Olympic journey. Fans and critics alike were dissecting her moves, with some questioning the authenticity of her routines. Not one to be easily discouraged, Raygun took to social media to hit back at the negativity, proclaiming that dance is about expressing oneself, regardless of opinions. To her, each performance is a celebration, and her spirit and determination shone through, igniting conversations about the importance of self-expression in dance.
Interestingly, breakdancing, or breaking as it’s often called, has deep roots in hip-hop culture dating back to the 1970s and has evolved dramatically since its inception. While Raygun may have faced a tough crowd and mixed reactions at the Olympics, her presence marked a historic moment in sports—bringing street culture to the mainstream and challenging traditional perceptions of athleticism. With its exciting debut, the inclusion of breakdancing in the Olympics promises to pave the way for future artists to take center stage and express their creativity. It turns out, dancing through adversity might just be Raygun's greatest achievement yet, and who knows what the future holds for this iconic b-girl?
Raygun, The Australian Breakdancer In The Olympics: Explained (Forbes)
Aussie breaker Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, took the internet by storm after her brief but memorable time on stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Australian Breakdancer Raygun Goes Viral as Sport Makes Olympic ... (Variety)
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn (aka Raygun) has caused quite a stir on social media after her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Australia chief Meares disappointed by trolling of breaker Raygun (Reuters)
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Australian dancer 'Raygun' is going viral for her Olympic breaking ... (Yahoo! Voices)
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Australian b-girl Raygun's 'kangaroo' dance prompts questions on ... (The Associated Press)
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Australian chef de mission Anna Meares defends breaker 'Raygun ... (ABC News)
Australia's chef de mission says criticism of breaker Raygun has been disappointing, as her Paris Olympics performance continues to go viral.
Raygun hits back at online hate as breaking moves at the Olympics ... (The Independent)
The Australian - real name Rachael Gunn - did not score a single point from the judges and was knocked out at the round-robin stage after losing all three of ...
Raygun: Australian professor's breakdancing routine goes viral as ... (Sky News)
The urban dance, known as "breaking" by those within the sport, has been introduced to the games this year in an effort to attract new and younger audiences ...
'Respect her 100 per cent': Fellow breakers throw support behind ... (Fox Sports)
'Respect her 100 per cent': Fellow breakers throw support behind Raygun after pile-on.
Albo backs Raygun after Olympic disaster (NEWS.com.au)
Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun has attracted the support of the Prime Minister for “having a crack” during her unconventional routines in Paris.
I am Raygun. You are Raygun. We are all Raygun! (The Sydney Morning Herald)
Haters gonna hate. But here's why we should all be Dr Rachael Gunn.
'People were really worried': Truth behind Aussie breaker being ... (Fox Sports)
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'It took great courage': Australia's Olympic chief defends 'Raygun ... (SBS)
Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said the online comments against 'Raygun' are typical of historic misogynistic abuse.
Australian Breakdancer Raygun Goes Viral as Sport Makes Olympic ... (Variety)
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn (aka Raygun) has caused quite a stir on social media after her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Australian Breakdancer Raygun Claps Back at Trolls After Olympics ... (Lexington Herald Leader)
Australian breakdancer Raygun has heard the criticisms of her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics - and she's not feeding the trolls.
Raygun: Major twist in Olympic Games controversy that will mean ... (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 ...
Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return ... (The Associated Press)
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: Olympic Breakdancer Raygun responds to critics calling her ... (Economic Times)
Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who drew viral attention for her unique style at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has addressed critics who disparaged her ...
Albo's huge call on Aussie breakdancer (The Australian)
Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun has attracted the support of the Prime Minister for “having a crack” during her unconventional routines in Paris.
Raygun: Why Olympic Games star scored ZERO in Paris (Daily Mail)
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 ...
Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun, offers mental health ... (NBC New York)
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 ...
Aussie Olympic stars' classy act as cult hero given guard of honour ... (Fox Sports)
Australian cult hero Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn was given a guard of honour by her fellow Olympians ahead of Sunday's Closing Ceremony in Paris.
Judge breaks silence on Raygun's score (NEWS.com.au)
Australian B-girl Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn took the world by storm with her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with video of her writhing like a snake and ...
Viral Australian breaker 'Raygun' dances her way to the Paris ... (The Guardian)
The breaker was filmed dancing on the streets of Paris at the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic judge breaks silence on Raygun's score (Fox Sports)
Though the judges weren't as enthused, awarding the cultural studies academic straight zeros for her efforts. Speaking ahead of the closing ceremony, breaking ...
Raygun: Olympic judge praises breaker's 'originality' (BBC News)
The top judge of the Olympic breaking competition has thrown his support behind Rachael Gunn of Team Australia, after her unorthodox routine in Paris ...
What will Raygun do next? I foresee a very lucrative career (The Guardian)
Australians love an underdog. Eric the Eel, Stephen Bradbury, Eddie the Eagle. It bodes well for Raygun's post-Paris Olympics future.
Raygun: Olympic judge praises breaker's 'originality' (BBC News)
The top judge of the Olympic breaking competition has thrown his support behind Rachael Gunn of Team Australia, after her unorthodox routine in Paris ...
Breaking but not broken: Raygun dances up a storm as teammates ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)
The Australian breakdancer faced heavy criticism after failing to score in her Olympic debut. As the heavy stream of online trolling continues, ...
Give Raygun a break, say supporters after controversial Olympic ... (SBS)
The sport of breaking made its Olympic debut in Paris. One of the lasting images was the performance of Australian breakdancer dubbed 'Raygun', ...
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