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Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Who Got Trolled In Paris Olympics, Takes Huge Step

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a "really upsetting" backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics. Raygun, 37, became something of a global laughing stock after her unorthodox routine, including kangaroo hops and imitating a sprinkler, failed to impress the judges at the Games. Her moves were copied on late-night talk shows and her unfashionable green tracksuit was mercilessly parodied online. Conspiracy theories abounded to explain how the university lecturer had even made it on to the Australia Olympic team. Gunn said the intense scrutiny had been "really upsetting", and she had decided to pull the plug on her breakdancing career.

'Raygun' retires from breakdancing after 'upsetting' Olympic backlash

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a "really upsetting" backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics.

Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Who Got Trolled In Paris Olympics, Takes Huge Step

Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a "really upsetting" backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics. Raygun, 37, became something of a global laughing stock after her unorthodox routine, including kangaroo hops and imitating a sprinkler, failed to impress the judges at the Games. Her moves were copied on late-night talk shows and her unfashionable green tracksuit was mercilessly parodied online. Conspiracy theories abounded to explain how the university lecturer had even made it on to the Australia Olympic team. Gunn said the intense scrutiny had been "really upsetting", and she had decided to pull the plug on her breakdancing career.

End Of An Era: Break Dancer Raygun Announces She’s Hanging Up Her Sheet Of Cardboard

There were plenty of incredible performances at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but one of the most talked about came courtesy of an athlete who didn't win a medal and who left many wondering whether or not she was even any good at her sport.

Australian breaker Raygun will no longer compete after Olympics backlash

MELBOURNE : Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring herself to battle following the backlash over her Paris Olympic performance.

Aussie breakdancer 'Raygun' to stop competing after backlash - ESPN

MELBOURNE, Australia — Breakdancer Rachael «Raygun» Gunn's signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring herself to battle following the backlash over her Paris Olympic performance.

Gemma Atkinson 'fights tears' as she makes realisation over son with Gorka Marquez move

Gemma Atkinson appeared to be left emotional as she made a realisation over her young son. The Hits Radio host and her fiancée Gorka Marquez have recently been reunited following his Strictly Come Dancing exit.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara addresses 'emotional' time amid parenting decision

Janette Manrara has spoken to her fans as she spoke of an 'emotional' day for her and Aljaz Skorjanec. The dancer and presenter continues to have a busy time juggling work and being a doting mum to the couple's daughter while her husband compete's in Strictly Come Dancing.

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Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Who Got Trolled In Paris Olympics, Takes Huge Step

'Raygun' retires from breakdancing after 'upsetting' Olympic backlash

Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Who Got Trolled In Paris Olympics, Takes Huge Step

End Of An Era: Break Dancer Raygun Announces She’s Hanging Up Her Sheet Of Cardboard

Australian breaker Raygun will no longer compete after Olympics backlash

Aussie breakdancer 'Raygun' to stop competing after backlash - ESPN

Gemma Atkinson 'fights tears' as she makes realisation over son with Gorka Marquez move

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara addresses 'emotional' time amid parenting decision