Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn breaks her silence on Olympic breakdancing backlash

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As a gamer with a deep appreciation for sports and dance, especially breakdancing, I find myself deeply moved by Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s story. Having spent countless hours mastering various gaming moves, I can relate to the passion and dedication she poured into her Olympic preparations.

As someone who has been through my own fair share of criticism and backlash during my athletic career, I can empathize with Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s recent experience at the Olympics. It’s never easy to face accusations that you didn’t take a competition seriously or used amateurish moves, especially when it comes from fellow athletes and fans alike.

To begin, I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone who has stood by me. Your positivity is something I truly value, and I’m overjoyed that I could bring a bit of happiness into your lives – that was always my aim. What I didn’t anticipate was the wave of negativity that followed, which, honestly, has been quite distressing. Despite the fun I had, I approached this endeavor with utmost seriousness. I put in countless hours preparing for the Olympics and gave it my all, genuinely.

I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics, and I gave my all, truly.

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn

Later, Gunn responded to a petition previously posted on Change.org, which had since been taken down. In this petition, it was alleged that the 36-year-old had manipulated the Olympic qualification process in order to compete against more deserving individuals. However, Gunn strongly denied these claims as being entirely untrue.

She asked everyone to check out the latest statement from the AOC, as well as updates on the Ausbreaking Instagram and WDSF Breaking for Gold pages, in response to the rumors and incorrect information circulating.

Following that statement, Gunn mentioned her intention to travel to Europe for some previously arranged relaxation time, before making an appeal to the media. She kindly requested them to cease troubling her family, friends, fellow Australian breakdancers, and the wider street dance community. “Everyone has experienced a lot due to this situation,” she said, “so I humbly ask for your understanding and respect for their privacy during these challenging times.”

Professor Gunn, based in Sydney’s Macquarie University, finished off her communication expressing her readiness to respond to queries upon her return to Australia.

It’s likely that people will eventually give her a break, despite her not being the most skilled in breaking, as it seems she treated the Olympics with sincerity and did not make fun of breaking or hip-hop, contrary to some claims.

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2024-08-15 20:23