Sunny, Raygun’s best friend, defended her performance after she scored zero at the Olympic Games.
Following her disappointing performance at the Olympics, Raygun not only faced criticism from viewers but also received support from her family.
Raygun faced criticism after her performance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Rangun was supported by a close friend.
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who became a global sensation for her unconventional Olympic performance.
Her best friend, Sunny Spiteri, stands by her unwaveringly.
Sunny, who served as Rachael’s maid of honor at her wedding in 2018, has passionately defended the 36-year-old Olympian.
Sunny even spoke out against the widespread criticism from haters.
Raygun’s performance at the Paris Olympics left many onlookers stunned.
On social media, many viewers criticized Raygun’s performance, while others failed to understand the creativity behind her moves.
Raygun’s best friend, Sunny, was quick to counter these criticisms.
“She’s my best friend! She is kind, intelligent, and one of the funniest people I know,” Sunny declared.
Sunnt claimed that Rachael’s performance was a genuine expression of breakdancing culture.
She said: All these people not understanding her moves have never been to a battle in real life – this is what breaking is!
Sunny expressed her pride in Rachael, stating that she would continue to support her by wearing Raygun shirts “until she’s 90.” Despite facing harsh judgments, Sunny remained firm in her belief that Rachael’s artistic expression deserved respect.
She said: ‘It’s creative expression and she is well respected in the community for her musicality and creativity! All this to say I love her and I am SO PROUD.’
Additionally, Rachael found an unexpected supporter in dual gold medalist Keegan Palmer.
The Gold Coast skateboarder, who won gold in Paris and at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, praised Rachael. He commended her for enjoying herself on the Olympic stage.
“I saw those videos; that was pretty funny,” Palmer said. He added, “She’s out there having fun, that’s all that really matters.”
Raygun’s post-Olympic plans
Rachael may not have scored any points in her Olympic bouts, but her performance has certainly become a talking point.
Despite the mixed reactions, she has chosen to stay in Europe for a holiday.
She will be with her husband and parents instead of returning to Australia with the rest of the Olympic team.
According to reports, Rachael was not on the plane when Australia’s Olympians landed in Sydney on Wednesday morning.
The athletes were greeted by family and friends inside a Qantas hangar at Sydney Airport.
Previously, Raygun breaks the silence with cryptic post on Instagram
Raygun took to social media to address her critics after her performance scored zero.
Raygun posted a cryptic message on Instagram, which gained attention. She shared 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.”
Her post received a varied response, with some praising her confidence and others noting the challenges she faced.