Australian Breakdancer Rachael Gunn Retires After Olympics

Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, has announced her retirement from competitive breaking after facing intense backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old university lecturer failed to score in her three rounds and received widespread criticism for her unconventional moves, including the 'kangaroo hop'. Gunn described the experience as 'upsetting' and noted that the scrutiny and online ridicule made it difficult for her to continue competing. Despite initial intentions to keep competing, she has opted to focus on dancing privately with her partner instead. Her performance not only sparked memes and criticism but also led to conspiracy theories regarding her qualification for the Olympics, culminating in an online petition demanding an apology. Breaking will not be part of the Olympic program for upcoming Games, adding to her decision to retire from competitive performance.