Olympic breakdancer Raygun blames ‘camera angles’ for her controversial performance in Paris

Olympic star Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn revealed she thinks the ‘camera angles’ for her controversial performance in Paris let her down.

The controversial breakdancer, 36, from New South Wales, Australia, who became an overnight sensation for her quirky routine at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, told what went wrong on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Her unique moves, which included kangaroo hopping and sliding across the floor, did not serve her well during the competition and caused her to face ridicule when she was turned into a global meme.

However, the dancer claimed that the Olympics must ‘better communicate breaking to the non-breakdancing audience’ if dance were ever to appear at the games again.

She said, “Maybe some of the camera angles weren’t the most flattering to me, breaking is meant to be viewed in this little circle, looking down, and some of those camera angles were like up, sideways, forward, it was a lot.” ‘

Olympic star Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, New South Wales, Australia, revealed she thinks the ‘camera angles’ for her controversial performance in Paris let her down on Good Morning Britain

However, Rachael claimed that the judges and other breakdancers at the Paris Olympics didn’t find her performance “that weird.”

She added: ‘There are different approaches in breakdance culture, and I don’t think all those different approaches were showcased at the Olympics, but there are some fantastic and completely different styles, specialties and creativity in breakdance culture that I hope that people will do that. see more of to support their local breaking scenes around the world.’

“One of the positive things that has come out of this is that people have felt inspired to dance and gained the confidence to be their authentic selves, and that makes me so happy.”

Raygun admitted that she still hasn’t rewatched her now infamous performance because she doesn’t like watching herself.

Following accusations that she had ‘pilloried’ breakdancing, she revealed that ‘the public scrutiny has been a lot to deal with’ but she won’t let it stop her from dancing.

When her performance went viral around the world, she said she’s “still processing it because it was a lot.”

Raygun added: “I can’t believe how global it went, meeting people from all over the world and telling them I’m a household name in their country, that’s just wild.

“It’s something I’m still getting used to and adjusting to, and honestly I don’t think I’ll ever fully process it. ‘

The controversial breakdancer, 36, who became an overnight sensation for her quirky routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, opened up about what went wrong on Good Morning Britain this morning

Her unique moves, which included kangaroo hopping and sliding across the floor, did not serve her well during the competition and caused her to be ridiculed when she was turned into a global meme.

However, the dancer claimed that the Olympics must ‘better communicate breaking to the non-breakdancing audience’ if dance were ever to appear at the games again.

She said it was “totally surreal” to see Adele say she was “the best thing that could happen at the Olympics.”

“I never expected it, it wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card, it went viral, the best Halloween costume in the world, totally wild.”

Clearing up some misunderstanding about her breakdancing future, she made it clear that she won’t retire from the sport, but she has no plans to compete in the Olympics again.

She said, “Retired is such a strong word, and it’s not a word I’ve ever used, but it’s a word I’ve clung to.”

‘This is a moment where we see how different breaking is from other sports. It is also a culture, an art form, a lifestyle, and you do not withdraw from the culture.

“So even though I may not compete in those competitions anymore, I will probably still participate in community jams and I will always continue to dance, but my focus has definitely changed.”

It came after she revealed to 2DayFM radio presenters Jimmy and Nath on Wednesday afternoon that she had made the decision to opt out of the Olympics following the ‘shocking’ abuse she had received.

However, Rachael claimed that the judges and other breakdancers at the Paris Olympics didn’t find her performance ‘that weird’

Raygun admitted that she still hasn’t rewatched her now infamous performance because she doesn’t like watching herself

After accusations she was making a ‘mockery’ of breakdancing, she revealed the ‘public scrutiny has been a lot to deal with’ but she won’t let it stop her from dancing

She has since opened up about the ‘disturbing’ level of online abuse she suffered in the aftermath of the Olympics

Raygun has made it clear she won’t stop breakdancing on Channel 10’s The Project on Thursday evening

The Aussie later clarified her thoughts during an appearance on Channel 10’s The Project on Thursday evening. The 37-year-old said: “Raygun is not retiring!”

The university lecturer later added: ‘[I] never said the word retire!’

“It’s gotten so much attention,” the Australian star told Channel 10 during yesterday’s announcement. ‘I was on 2DayFM and talked about participating, but I don’t really see myself participating anymore.

‘And then [it was] global news – ‘Raygun is retiring’ – and things have gotten a little out of hand.

‘But in terms of elite competitions and the Olympics – where breaking isn’t happening at the next Olympics, by the way – it’s become a very big thing today.

‘I’ve received very sweet messages from people, thank you very much… But I’m still going!

“It’s not me retiring, guys! It’s Ray Hadley! He’s the one retiring!’ she added, speaking to Australian radio star Hadley, who announced his retirement on Thursday.

Raygun has kept a relatively low profile since the Games, but in recent weeks has been spotted dining with Boy George and Richard Branson, photographed on the cover of Stellar Magazine and appearing in several television and radio interviews.

When asked if life has returned to normal, she told The Project: “What is this normal you’re talking about?

“I just said I’m going to stop competing and I’ve made global headlines again, so I’m not sure what normal is anymore.”

On Wednesday, Raygun was asked by radio hosts Jimmy and Nath on 2DayFM whether she would return to participate in the Olympic Games in the future.

She responded immediately and said, “No!” before adding, “I would continue to compete.” [at future Olympic Games] Certainly, but that seems very difficult to do now.’

Speaking about the abuse she suffered online, she told 2DayFM: ‘It was really disturbing. I just had no control over how people saw me or who I was.”

Although some have savaged the B-girl online, Raygun is hailed by many as an Australian cult hero. Music sensation Adele had even stopped a performance to praise the breakdancer.

Speaking to The Project, Raygun further reflected on some of the interactions she’s had with people online and in person. She claimed that people were generally ‘nice’ in person, but couldn’t say the same for others online.

‘Personally, yes [they are positive]Raygun said. ‘Energy in person is always very different from the energy that is online. I think that’s typical of the online space.

“It really attracts different types of things people can say. People have a lot more courage to say things online than in real life.