Breaking bosses rally behind Australian Raygun, say sport has been an Olympics hit

Published 2024-08-11
B-girl Raygun, whose dance routine in the Paris Olympics breaking event was ridiculed on social media, has received the full backing of the sport's federation.
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Rachael Gunn, a 36-year-old Australian university lecturer known in breaking as b-girl Raygun, left fans puzzled by her dancing, which included lying on the stage and flailing around with her hand on her chin and jumping like a kangaroo. She also eschewed the hip-hop inspired outfits that other breakers wore in favour of a green and gold Team Australia tracksuit and cap

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