Olympian Ariarne Titmus has shared insights into how Raygun was received in the athletes’ village following her disappointing performance
Australia’s Raygun left viewers stunned after revealing what happened when she returned to the athletes’ village following her disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics.
After the disastrous performance, Australian breakdancer Raygun broke her silence and shared her reaction to her competitors upon returning to the athletes’ village.
The 2024 Paris Olympics not only showcased extraordinary athletic feats but also ignited significant controversy. This case involves the breakdancer Raygun
Raygun’s viral Performance and backlash
Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s debut in the women’s breakdancing event at the Paris Olympics drew substantial attention. She failed to secure any points from the judges.
On social media, many viewer stunned after witnessing Raygun’s performance.
Her routines, which included unusual moves like mimicking a kangaroo and performing the ‘sprinkler,’ quickly went viral.
Raygun was seen incorporating the sprinkler dance move to showcase her Australian roots. Additionally, she ended her performance by squirming on the dance floor with her hand on her chin.
The performance led to a torrent of online mockery.
Raygun’s performance faced not only criticism but also led many viewers to request an apology.
The controversy intensified with the emergence of a petition demanding an investigation into Gunn’s selection process. With over 50,000 signatures, the petition accused Gunn of unfairly manipulating the selection criteria.
Gunn then forced to remain overseas rather than return to Australia and face further backlash.
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has fiercely defended Gunn, calling the petition “appalling” and “baseless.” Matt Carroll, AOC Chief, criticized the petition as defamatory and has requested its removal from Change.org, emphasizing that the allegations against Gunn and Chef de Mission Anna Meares are unfounded.
Despite the online ridicule, Gunn has garnered support from several prominent figures.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Olympic champion Jess Fox have publicly backed her.
He also praised her for her dedication and courage in competing on the global stage.
Their support highlights a broader recognition of the challenges athletes face beyond their performances.
Olympian Ariarne Titmus revealed what happened when Raygun returned to the athletes’ village.
Ariarne Titmus provided a heartfelt account of the atmosphere in the athletes’ village following Raygun’s return.
Speaking on “The Project,” Titmus described how the Australian team rallied around Gunn. ‘I am one of her, we’re all teammates,’ she said. ‘You have to really put yourself in her shoes.
‘Regardless of the circumstances , bullying is not OK, you just don’t want that for anyone. I really hope she is OK, it’s crazy how much this has stirred everyone up. I really cant believe it.’
“We formed a supportive circle, had dance battles, and showed her our encouragement. The reaction from the public was intense, and it was crucial for us to support her during this time,” Titmus shared.
Addionally, she emphasized that, regardless of the situation, bullying is unacceptable and expressed hope for Gunn’s well-being.
Previously, Raygun breaks silence about her disappointing performance
On Instagram, breakdancer Raygun broke her silence about the online onslaught and the wild conspiracy theories following her performance at Paris 2024.
After her disastrous performance at the Olympic Games, Raygun has shared a deeply personal message with the world.
In the statement, she says: ‘In regards to the allegations and misinformation floating around, I’d like to ask everyone to please refer to the recent statement made by the AOC as well as the posts on the Ausbreaking Instagram page as well as the WDSF breaking for gold page.
‘I’m going to be in Europe for a few weeks, for some pre-planned downtime but I would really like to ask the press to please stop harassing my family, my friends, the Australian breaking community and the broader street dance community. Everyone has been through a lot as a result of this, so I ask you to still respect their privacy.