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Raygun Retires From Breaking After 'Upsetting' Olympic Backlash

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, went viral with her performaces at the Paris Olympics (Credit: AFP)

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.

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