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Australian B-Girl Raygun Retires Following Olympic Backlash

Rachael Gunn, the Australian breaker known as B-girl Raygun, has announced her retirement from competition due to the intense scrutiny and backlash she faced after her performance at the Paris Olympics. Despite failing to score in her rounds with unconventional moves, Gunn initially planned to continue competing. However, the upset and viral ridicule she experienced have led her to reassess her future in the sport. Gunn’s experience sparked widespread debate about breaking’s legitimacy in the Olympics, highlighting the pressures athletes face in the public eye.

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