Olympic breakdancer Raygun retires amid online hate and misinformation:

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Viral breakdancer Raygun says she will no longer compete following Olympics backlash

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Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash: Rachael Gunn was mocked online for her performance at 2024 Games

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Nov 07 24

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance

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Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, viral Olympic breaker, retires from competition after backlash

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Australian Breakdancer Raygun Done Competing After Olympic Performance Backlash: Raygun's break-dancing performances at the Paris Olympics will be her last ...

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Nov 07 24

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing after performance mocked at Paris Olympics: Rachael Gunn's much-ridiculed routine in August included a ...

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Nov 07 24

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Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset: Australian was hounded online for performance in Paris

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Australian breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn announces she's quit competing after 2024 Paris Olympics

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The Age

Nov 06 24

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Nov 07 24

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Nov 07 24

Rachael Gunn retires: Raygun quits breaking, blames Paris Olympics 2024 backlash for decision

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Rachael Gunn retires: Australian breaker bids adieu after Paris Olympics backlash

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Aussie 'Raygun' breakdancer mocked for her infamous Paris Olympics performance says 'it was not as bad as I thought' after watching it for first time

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‘Cheated her way in’: Raygun scandal twists: Olympic laughing stock Raygun is the subject of a new Netflix documentary that is set to expose the truth behind her ...

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The documentary, scheduled for September 1, was directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way and is part of UNTOLD.

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, scored zero points at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In the trailer, Gunn describes online discussion shifting from memes to misinformation, conspiracy theories, and hate.

In December 2024, Gunn’s lawyers challenged a Sydney musical, citing copyright infringement.

I can’t just be a meme. Am I Rachael or RayGun?
— Rachael Gunn (Raygun), speaking in the Netflix trailer for Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly about her identity and the online memes surrounding her Olympic moment

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Olympic breakdancer Raygun speaks after losing university job: The breakdancer who found fame at the Paris Olympics is embarking on a new chapter.

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Feb 16 25

Controversial Paris Olympics breakdancer Raygun falls on face at nightclub: 'I'd have given her gold'

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Nov 08 24

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Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, has been ranked the No. 1 breaker in the world.

She achieved this ranking despite losing 18-0 in her Olympic matches, thanks to her gold medal at the WDSF Oceania Championships.

Current rankings do not reflect Olympic medalists, who are absent from the top 10.

Raygun faced online criticism for her unique style but remains positive, focusing on the joy of breaking.

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Sep 08 24

Viral Australian breakdancer Raygun stands by her moves in first post-Olympic interview

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Key FactsRachael Gunn Apologizes for Backlash Post-Olympic Performance

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Rachael Gunn, the Australian B-girl, apologized for the backlash following her performance at the 2024 Olympics.

She expressed that she cannot control people's reactions and sought mental health support after the event.

Despite losing all three rounds, Gunn defended her right to represent Australia and noted that her style may be misunderstood.

Gunn aims to focus on the positive responses and plans to step back from the spotlight for now.

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Sep 04 24

Raygun, viral Olympic breaker, defends herself amid 'conspiracy theories': "Raygun" became a sensation after losing all of her battles at the Olympics by a score ...

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Raygun (the store) hosted a breaking competition inspired by Raygun (the breaker)

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Aug 12, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Raygun, a 36-year-old Australian known for receiving zero points in Olympic breaking, showcased her moves again at the Olympic Village.

Her impromptu performance drew cheers from fellow athletes but sparked mixed online reactions and criticism.

She questioned the decision to remove breaking from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling it premature.

Raygun encouraged embracing individuality and received notable support from the Olympic community despite negative comments.

Don't be afraid to be different, go out there and represent yourself. You never know where that's gonna take you.
— Raygun, on Instagram

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