On social media, Olympic breakdancer Raygun reponded to fans after her performance scored zero, which gained attention.
On Instagram, Raygun left viewers stunned after she made headlines with a cryptic post after her controversial performance at the Olympics.
Olympic breakdancer star Raygun had gained again with a cryptic Instagram post.
Her post came just hours after her controversial performance at the 2024 Paris Games went viral.
Raygun’s performance was controversial on social media
On social media, Raygun’s performance had awkward movements, leaving viewers baffled.
Raygun’s performance was captured with unique elements, such as hopping like a kangaroo.
In this unique moment, Raygun performed the sprinkler dance move to reflect her Australian heritage. However, her performance did not succeed as she had expected
Olympic breakdancer danced while squirming on the dance floor, with her hand on her chin.
Some viewers described her breakdancing routine as ‘hilariously ridiculous,’. However, it cannot be denied that Raygun’s performance still captured lobal attention.
Despite facing three defeats in the competition against rivals from the USA, France, and Lithuania, Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, has become a hot topic of discussion online.
Raygun shared a cryptic message amidst the controversy
In the aftermath of her performance, which many labeled as ’embarrassing,’ Raygun took to Instagram to share a cryptic message. She reposted a quote from the ‘Breaking for Gold’ account.
The post read: ‘Don’t be afraid to be different. Go out there and represent yourself, you never know where that’s gonna take you.’
This message seemed aimed at her critics, emphasizing her commitment to self-expression and resilience.
The post quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media.
The Instagram post elicited a variety of responses. Some followers expressed admiration for Raygun’s confidence. However, others were less supportive.
Some users mocked her performance, commenting on everything from her stage name and outfit choice to her overall performance.
One person said: I thank her for this performance, for proving that it’s not a sport and that including it in the Olympics was a joke.
A second mocked: Raygun Targaryn, first of her name! The last Breaker of Dances!
While a third commented: Her performance was ridicules. It was same as if a high diver jumped did the splits then landed a cannonball.
Someone else joked: She does get the gold for scamming the Australian Olympic commity for a free trip to Paris.
Another added: The greatest Zero ever by an Athlete and that’s if you call her an athlete.
Despite the negative feedback, Raygun also received commendations for her courage and confidence.
Someone else said: Props to Raygun for having the guts to go out there
Another added: Amazing Talent love her performance…
Someone else said: Raygun from Australia is my Olympic hero actually.
Olympic breakdancer Raygun’s impressive credentials
Regardless of the controversy surrounding her performance, Raygun’s credentials remain impressive.
She was the top-ranked girl in Australia in 2020 and 2021. She represented her country at the World Breaking Championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Her victory at last year’s Oceania Breaking Championships secured her position as Australia’s Olympic bgirl.
Raygun’s performance at the Olympics may have sparked debate. However, her dedication to the art of breakdancing is undeniable. Her achievements in the field further attest to her commitment.
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