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Meet ‘Raygun,’ the 36-Year-Old Olympic Breaker Delighting the Internet
for the usual reasons.On August 9, breaking (often referred to as breakdancing) made its Olympic debut, with B-Girls from all over the world showing off their moves in a series of one-one-one battles set to hip-hop music. According to competitors “try to land power moves–acrobatic spins, flips and the like–while also mixing in what is called ‘top rocking,’ or dance elements performed while upright.” However, the breakers don't what the DJ will play ahead of each round and are judged for their originality, as well as their technical skills.Ultimately, Japan's Ami Yuasa took home gold in the women's final while the male competitors (aka B-Boys) will face off on August 10—but the only breaker people seem to be talking about online is Rachael Gunn, the 36-year-old Australian breaker who scored zero points in all three of her battles in the B-Girls' round robin.“This would be me trying to breakdance at the Olympics,” one viewer posted on alongside a clip from one of Raygun's battles.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Here are just some of the online reactions to Raygun on X.com:This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Though Raygun certainly caught viewers by surprise, she didn't fall out of and find herself at the Paris Olympics.
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