Australian games executive despondent over savaging of breaker Raygun

Australian games executive despondent over savaging of breaker Raygun

After the breakdancer Rachael Gunn was mocked online and in mainstream media for her performance at the Olympic debut of the sport in Paris, Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares has spoken out against the criticism. 

Gunn, a 36-year-old Australian college speaker referred to in breaking as b-young lady Raygun, lost each of the three of her cooperative fights by a joined score of 54-0 on Friday. 

Meares stated at a news conference on Saturday, "I love Rachael, but I think that what has occurred on social media with trolls and keyboard warriors, and taking those comments and giving them airtime, has been really disappointing."

"Raygun is a totally adored individual from this Olympic group. She has enthusiastically represented the Olympic spirit and team. Furthermore, I totally love her mental fortitude. I love her personality, and I feel exceptionally disheartened for her, that she has gone under the assault that she has." 

Gunn immediately accomplished web notoriety while going up against some b-young ladies around 50% of her age. Her capricious moves landed level while neglecting to match the expertise level of her adversaries. Gunn stood up once and leaned back with her arms bent toward her ears while raising one leg. At another, she performed what is known as "the kangaroo" by flipping over and reaching for her toes while lying on her side. 

"I was never going to beat these young ladies on what they excel at - - their power moves," Gunn said. "Creativity is what I bring." Clasps of her routine have turned into a web sensation on TikTok and somewhere else, and many flinched at her moves platformed on the Olympic stage as a portrayal of hip-jump and breaking society.

 According to Gunn's LinkedIn profile, she has a Ph.D. in cultural studies and is "interested in the cultural politics of breaking." She said she accepted the analysis and joke. She disclosed to reporters, "All of my moves are original." "Imagination means quite a bit to me. I exhibit my artistic talent when I go there. At times it addresses the appointed authorities, and some of the time it doesn't. I do what I want to do, and it's art. That is the subject of it." 

Meares said that the criticism of Gunn's performance and appearance was similar to misogynistic abuse of female athletes over the past century as they fought for their place in sports. 

Meares, a former Olympic champion cyclist, stated, "In 2008, she was locked in a room crying being involved in a male-dominated sport as the only woman, and it took great courage for her to continue and fight for her opportunity to participate in a sport that she loved." 

"That got her to winning the Olympic passing occasion to be here in Paris. She is the best breakdancer female that we have for Australia."