Raygun Breakdancer Speaks Out: Emotional Response to Viral Olympic Performance & Online Hate

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Australian breakdancer Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, has shared her first emotional response since her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a heartfelt Instagram video, she discusses the overwhelming support and devastating hate she’s received. Raygun expresses her gratitude for the positivity while urging respect for her family and the broader dance community. She also addresses the baseless petition against her and comments from the Australian Olympic Committee. Watch her full statement and hear her perspective on this intense online experience. Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA900319 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Raven, an Olympic breakdancer who brought joy to many, but also faced a storm of criticism.

00:05What happened? Rachel Gunn, known as Ragen, became an unexpected

00:09viral sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing Australia in the first-ever Olympic

00:15breaking competition. But the spotlight quickly turned harsh. Ragen poured her heart into

00:20the competition, but despite her hard work and positive intentions, she faced a wave

00:25of online hate, with a petition even calling her selection into question.

00:29Ragen has urged the media to respect her and her community's privacy as she takes

00:33some much-needed downtime in Europe. The Australian Olympic Committee has fiercely defended Ragen,

00:38condemning the petition as defamatory and bullying. Despite the backlash, Ragen stands

00:42by her performance and remains proud of her contribution to the Australian Olympic team.

00:47What do you think of this controversy?

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