Australian b-girl who was mocked over breaking performance fires back at critics
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Brittney Griner, who once boycotted national anthem, emotional as 'Star-Spangled Banner' plays after gold win
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Australian Breakdancer Trolled After Paris Olympics 2024 Performance. Her Reply Is Viral
An Australian woman breakdancer ridiculed on social media for her unique Paris Olympics routine has hit back at her critics. Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking performance, featuring one move compared to a kangaroo hopping, lost all three of her match-ups against rival dancers, or B-Girls. Her moves unleashed a string of social media memes and unfavourable comparisons, including one on X of Homer Simpson rolling around the floor. Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university lecturer, was also criticised by some for wearing her green-and-gold team uniform, shunning the urban streetwear favoured by others. "Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the bboys wear tomorrow," the Australian replied on Instagram late on Friday night in Paris.
Control freak Lavreysen makes light work of golden sweep
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France : Standing in the middle of a sweltering Olympic velodrome with his golden bounty hanging around his neck was perhaps the only time the Netherlands' track cycling powerhouse Harrie Lavreysen looked troubled throughout the week.
Breaking rocks Paris in brief turn on Olympic stage
PARIS : Breaking's unique blend of artistry and athleticism grabbed the attention of the world at the Paris Games this week and left fans wanting more despite likely being a one-and-done Olympic sport.
Canoeing-Chaos of kayak cross shows path to Games paddling future
PARIS : Canoeing at the Paris Games was dominated by Australia's Jessica Fox and New Zealand's Lisa Carrington, with the new discipline of kayak cross giving a pointer to where paddling sports may be headed - away from sprint racing towards more whitewater chaos.
Paris Games warms the hearts of seasoned golf pros
GUYANCOURT, France : Two experienced golfers crying on the podium after tight gold medal victories and other moneyed players revelling in the excited crowds shows how the Paris Olympics earned kudos among the pros before they resume their tour lives.
US Olympian A'ja Wilson has explicit 2-word description of teammate after close gold medal win
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