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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn speaks out after Paris Olympic performance: "I gave my all"
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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, also known as B-Girl Raygun, is speaking out after she received criticism and ridicule for her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In an Instagram post Thursday, she broke her silence.
"I really appreciate the positivity, and I'm glad I was able to some joy in your lives," she said. "That's what I hoped. I didn't realize that would open the door to so much hate, which is frankly, been pretty devastating."
"I went out there and I had fun," the 36-year-old breaker said. "I did take it very seriously. I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics, and I gave my all."
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