Despite not winning the breakdancing discipline and not receiving a medal, Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn captured the hearts of millions. The 36-year-old college professor, known as B-Girl Raygun, dressed in a standard Australian Olympian uniform, stormed the internet with her brief appearance on the stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports Yahoo! Sports. Competing with B-Girls from countries such as the United States, France and Lithuania, she made her performance unforgettable by doing kangaroo hops and swimming on the floor.

Rachel Gunn loses round robin tournaments

Of course, she was an outsider, a fellow at Macquarie University in Sydney and a former ballroom dancer with a PhD in cultural studies. After losing her three round matches on Friday 18-0, 18-0, 18-0, she said everyone has a unique breakdancing style. Rachel Gunn also said her style isn’t so suited to these events. The Australian B-girl elaborated, saying you could see the dynamics, the fast footwork, the power moves and the freezes.

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Rachel Gunn mocked

However, netizens were not very impressed with her performance. Someone wrote on the social media platform that there are 27.7 million people in Australia and you have to see who they sent to the Olympics for this opening event! She was mocked. B-girl Reygun was mocked for her outfit and for jumping around on stage like a kangaroo and at times standing on her head.

Anna Meares defends Rachel Gunn

Australian Olympic legend Anna Meares criticised those who mocked her, saying it was “really disappointing”. The Australian team’s chef de mission in Paris told the BBC what had happened on social media with trolls and keyboard warriors was disappointing.

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Meares added that she absolutely admired Rachael Gunn’s bravery. She added that she loved her character and was very disappointed that she suffered such attacks.

FAQ

Who is Rachel Gunn and why is she in the news now?
Rachel Gunn is a breakdance artist from Australia who won many hearts with her courage and unique style. But she was also ridiculed for her dress and for hopping around the stage like a kangaroo and sometimes standing on her head.What did Rachel Gunn say about her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Rachel Gunn said her style is not so suited to these events. The Australian B-girl explained this, saying you can see the dynamics, the fast footwork, the power moves and freezes.