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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash

Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn is retiring from competitive breaking following the harsh reaction to her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Gunn, also known as “B-girl Raygun”, shot to internet notoriety almost overnight in August after she performed unusual moves at the Games, including a kangaroo hop and a wriggle on the floor.

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