Raygun Speaks Out After Her Bizarre Breaking Routine At The Olympics Got Roasted

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn thinks the “hate” she’s receiving is spinning out of control.

The Australian breaker went incredibly viral last weekend thanks to her bonkers routineat the 2024 Paris Olympics, which included several moves she says she invented herself — including a liberal use of Tyrannosaurus rex arms and a few kangaroo hops.

Decked out in a green tracksuit that comedian Josh Johnson described as looking like it was from “Squid Game, ” Gunn threw down a routine on the global stage that appeared so amateurish and bizarre that she was swiftly roasted by the masses online .

After days of mockery, Gunn posted a video statement Thursday on her Instagram account in which she speaks out against the criticism, defends herself against allegations of favoritism and asks for privacy.

“Hi, everyone, Raygun here. I just want to start by thanking all the people who have supported me,” she began. “I really appreciate the positivity, and I’m glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives. That’s what I hoped.

“I didn’t realize that that would also open the door to so much hate, which has frankly been pretty devastating. But I went out there and I had fun. I did take it very seriously.”

“I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics, and I gave my all, truly,” she added. “I’m honored to have been a part of the Australian Olympic Team and to be part of breaking’s Olympic debut.”

After Raygun’s performance last week, rumors began to swirl online that she manipulated the Olympics’ selection process to get her spot on Team Australia. A now deleted-post on Reddit even claimed that Gunn and her husband and coach, Samuel Free, were founders of the Australian Breaking Association, which was involved in the selection process.