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Raygun Retires From Breaking 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.

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024

Raygun’s revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings

Raygun secured top spot after bagging the most points in the past year, finishing ahead of Japanese B-girl Riko.

Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2024

SI:AM | Why Viral Olympics Flop ‘Raygun’ Earned World No. 1 Ranking in Breaking

Her ranking raised plenty of eyebrows, but there’s an explanation.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2024

Australian Breakdancer’s Academic Background Exposed Amid Controversial Olympic Routine

“I am 100% certain what she is doing here, in wearing the Australia kit even, is trying to make some subversive point she can later write journal articles about.” The post Australian Breakdancer’s Academic Background Exposed Amid Controversial Olympic Routine first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 12, 2024

Breaking makes its joyful, exuberant and entertaining Olympic debut

Breaking’s gala opening in Place de la Concorde saw full stands, an overflowing media section and queue of the Games’ assorted dignitaries

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Breaking took decades to make it from New York’s streets to the Paris Olympics. Despite a big sporting debut, its future still hangs in the balance

“Having that Olympic stamp for any sport changes the game of play,” an expert told Fortune. But what will breaking's Olympic future look like?

Fortune · Aug 4, 2024

Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics

The journey to the 2024 Olympic Games is well underway for dozens of b-boys and b-girls around the globe who hope to secure a spot to compete when breaking, the now-international dance art, makes its athletic debut on the world's stage

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022