Mocked Australian B-Girl Fires Back at Critics Over Breaking Performance

Breaking made its Olympic debut at the Paris Games, but it wasn’t without controversy. Australian b-girl Rachael Gunn, known as “Raygun,” faced harsh criticism and ridicule for her performance, scoring zero points. Gunn, however, remains unfazed, defending her dance moves and artistic expression.

Despite the poor scoring, Gunn is proud of her unique style. The 36-year-old commented, “I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best: their power moves. What I bring is creativity.” Emphasizing originality, she added, “Creativity is really important to me. I go out there and show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn’t. I do my thing, and it represents art.”

Breaking, a new and unconventional addition to the Olympics, evaluates performers based on a variety of dance moves, set to music played by a DJ. It is this unique scoring system and the individuality of the performances that make it distinct.

The head judge of the breaking competition, Martin Gilian, came to Gunn’s defense. “Breaking is all about originality and bringing something new to the table and representing your country or region,” he said. “This is exactly what Raygun was doing. She got inspired by her surroundings, which in this case, for example, was a kangaroo.”

The breaking federation also offered mental health support to Gunn amidst the criticism she faced. This act underscores the importance of mental well-being for athletes, especially when they are subject to public scrutiny.

In the end, Japan’s Amy Yuasa won the gold medal in the breaking competition, Lithuania’s Dominika Banevic secured silver, and China’s Liu Qingyi took home the bronze.

Source: Fox News Digital