Footage resurfaces of breakdancer Molly Chapman loses Olympic spot to Raygun

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On social media, many viewers were stunned when footage resurfaced, showing a breakdancer Molly who missed out on an Olympic spot to Raygun.

On Twitter, footage sparked claims of rigging, showing the breakdancer Molly who lost out to Raygun, which gained significant attention.

The selection process for Australian breakdancer Raygun’s Olympic spot has ignited controversy. This follows the emergence of footage from a key qualifying event.

Raygun forced to strict selection process

To secure her Olympic spot, Raygun had to compete in the 2023 Oceania Breaking Championships.

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Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer, went viral for her performance at the 2024 Paris Games. Image Credits: Getty

 

In the final, she faced Molly Chapman, also known as Holy Molly in the dance community.

Molly, who came in second, is now gaining attention as footage of her performance circulates online.

However, the 2024 Olympics have been marked by intense scrutiny.

Aussie breakdancer Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, has made headlines for her performance in Paris.

Despite her efforts, Raygun received a score of zero from the judges, which many found harsh.

Revisit Raygun’s disappointing performance at Paris 2024

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Raygun’s performance was controversial on social media. Image Credits: Getty

 

Raygun delivered an awkward performance at the Olympic Games.

On social media, Raygun’s performance was widely circulated and left viewers astonished.

Many described her routine as resembling ‘kangaroo action.’

She incorporated the sprinkler dance move to highlight her Australian roots. Additionally, she ended her performance by squirming on the dance floor with her hand on her chin

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Despite her efforts, Raygun received a zero score after her disappointing performance.

According to MGbility, although Raygun’s performance did not reach the level of her competitors,.

MGbility said: “I feel personally very sorry. The breaking and hip hop communities definitely stand behind her. She was just trying to bring something new, something original, and something that represents her country.”

MGbility added: ‘Unfortunately for her, the other b-girls were better. That’s why she didn’t score any votes in her rounds.

Footage sparks claims of rigging

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Molly Chapman lost to Raygun in the Olympic qualifying event for breakdancing. Image Credits: @marea_whitley/X

 

On social media, a user who goes by @marea_whitley shared a video on the X platform, showing the performance of breakdancer Molly, who was defeated by Raygun.

The video has the caption: “This is Molly Chapman, the breakdancer who lost to Raygun in the qualifying event to compete at the Olympics. Go figure.”

The recent release of Molly’s performance footage has led to claims that the selection process might have been rigged.

Social media users have voiced their skepticism.

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Videos of Chapman’s performance have sparked allegations that the selection was rigged. Image Credits: @marea_whitley/X

 

In the comment selection, many suggested that Molly’s performance, which they believe was superior to Raygun’s, was unfairly judged.

One person said: Not great but still 10000x better than “Raygun”

A second wrote: I agree. Not going to win on an Olympic level, but not going to embarrass herself and her country.

While a third commented: Half her routine looks like what Raygun tried to do but couldn’t actually execute.

Another added: Raygun was more qualified. I mean she has a Ph.D. what are Molly’s credentials besides being a better breakdancer?

Someone else said: She can actually breakdance, how did she lose?

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Social media users are questioning why Chapman, who has more skills, lost to Raygun. Image Credits: @marea_whitley/X

 

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Comments on platforms like X have expressed disbelief that Molly lost to Raygun, with some calling the decision rigged.

Official Response to Raygun’s performance

In defense of the selection process, the governing body has issued a statement addressing the controversy.

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The selection body defended their decision, citing adherence to WDSF and IOC standards. Image Credits: Getty

 

They explained that the selection for the Olympic team took place over two days. It was open to all participants from the Oceanic region.

According to the statement, the process adhered to World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) regulations and International Olympic Committee (IOC) standards, ensuring fairness and transparency.

A panel of nine international adjudicators oversaw the selection. They used the same judging system employed at the Paris Games.

Additionally, the governing body emphasized that these judges are well-respected in the international breaking community and are trained to maintain impartiality.

 


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