Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as B-girl Raygun, has announced her retirement from competition following the viral response to her performance at the Paris Olympics. Gunn failed to score in all three rounds with a routine that included unconventional moves, sparking global attention and ridicule. The 37-year-old initially planned to continue competing but changed her mind due to the overwhelming scrutiny and negative feedback she received. Gunn received violent messages and false accusations after the Olympics, leading to questions about breaking’s inclusion in the Olympics and the impact of organized competition on the creative nature of the genre. Despite the backlash, Gunn still enjoys dancing but feels the joy has been taken out of the sport for her.
