Australian Breakdancer Raygun REACTS to Criticism After Controversial Debut | Paris Olympics 2024

In this video, we dive into the controversial Olympic debut of Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Known for her unique and creative approach to breaking, Raygun's unconventional routine earned her zero points from the judges but quickly went viral online. Facing a wave of criticism for her performance, Raygun responded by emphasizing her commitment to originality and artistic expression over traditional power moves.

Watch as we explore Raygun's reaction to the online backlash, her perspective on the importance of creativity in breaking, and the strong defense from Australia’s Olympic chief, Anna Meares. Despite the criticism, Raygun's Olympic journey has sparked an important conversation about the role of artistry in the world of competitive breaking.

Tags: Rachael Gunn, Raygun, 2024 Olympics, breaking, breakdancing, Australian breakdancer, Olympic breaking, creative breaking, Paris 2024, Anna Meares, Olympic controversy, viral performance, originality in dance, artistic expression in breaking

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[JennAmazed]

I'm convinced the real Aussie dancer was tied up and gagged somewhere back stage.

[mk.........]

That's what you get in the end when you keep telling your kids that they're special and that they can achieve anything in life.

[corneliuswilson]

To the Australian team. We are not trolling or being keyboard warriors. She was not break dancing. That event was not an artistic interpretation competition it was a break dancing competition which means everybody that was watching and the judges that was present was expecting to see strong break dancing moves not a grown woman rolling on the floor.

[realolivertwisted]

2:47 “deep understanding of the cultural significance of breaking” – the gaslighting is INSANE 🤡

[jsomething]

"shes an inspiration" "Shes so strong" "She went out and did it" more trophy for participation talk. She flopped around like a fish out of water and embarrassed herself. Imagine being a power lifter putting half the weight of a car above your head and someone strolls in crushing 10 lb dumbbells and everyone is like "look how hard they worked to get here!"

[brandonjarvis]

The “bunny hop” and “floor seizure” are not hers nor original. Those have been around forever

[r.fo.]

Everyone who’s defending her is basically saying she should’ve gotten “participation points”. While that may be a suitable argument for your local breaking tournament…. That has no place for the Olympic stage.

[soji-yeunmochi-con]

Wtf is that, I'm an epileptic, I had better seizures than this

[dennyroling]

It's almost like she doesn't know what break dancing actually is

[Teknopuls]

I can throw down paint on a canvas can call it Original too...that doesn't mean it should be hung in a gallery.

[cmartinez]

I think the outrage would be the same if she went into gymnastics and created “original moves” like that. She made a mockery of breakdancing.

[nicolii]

‘I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best’ and ‘it’s all about unique creativity.’ Who are you kidding? It’s the olympics!!! You’re deluded.

[jackrajinder]

This is the worst thing to happen to Australia since Steve Irwin died.

[peterwong]

Raygun cleaning the floor for the next break dancer.

[jlobronx]

This is what happens when you constantly get rewarded for participating

[freedomofchoicelover]

The best Olympic performance by far was the judges in this event, the skill, body control, temperament to not laugh was amazing...

[wcgebn]

Why did they allow this selfish middle aged woman to steal a young person's place, shockingly shameless.

[seankyle]

All of her moves are easily replicated by just about anyone. Including a toddler throwing tantrums in Toys R Us.

[regitraven]

She insulted me, and every b-boy from the 80s and beyond. She shouldn't get to redefine the culture we all helped develop. ESPECIALLY in the Olympics. She looked RIDICULOUS. It's not breakdancing if you're NOT breakdancing.

[randellsmith]

She disgraced the Olympics. People train years to compete at the highest level of their sport. It was an insult to every other participant, everyone watching and her home country.