Australian b-girl who was mocked over breaking performance fires back at critics

Breaking was on the Olympic scene for the first time, and Australian b-girl Rachael Gunn drew criticism and ridicule for her performance at the Paris Games.

Gunn, also known as “Raygun,” defended her dance moves. The 36-year-old scored zero points as she tried to wow the audience with a “kangaroo dance,” among other moves. But Gunn told ESPN she has no qualms about the performance.

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"Raygun" is shown at the Olympic Games on Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris.

“Raygun” is shown at the Olympic Games on Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris. (Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

“I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best: their power moves,” Gunn said of those competitors in her group. “What I bring is creativity.”

Gunn said all of her moves were original and that she was trying to be as creative as possible.

“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…

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