Rachael Gunn (aka Raygun) Doing Her Break Routine

Although the 2024 Paris Olympics have faded into history, there are still some controversies swirling about. Mostly, these are because of some pigheaded bureaucratic judges. I have already written about Jordan Chiles’s bronze medal in gymnastics.

Also victimized by poor judging was Rachael Gunn of Australia’s entertaining performance in breaking. Raygun, as she is better known, received zero points from the judges for her highly individualistic routine. In addition, she has become the target of hatred from more “conservative” breakers, if there can be said to be such a thing.

Has breaking suddenly become so wrapped up in tradition that anything that smacks of innovation is pilloried by judges and social media trolls?

Hey, Australia did a great job in these Olympics, winning a disproportionate number of medals considering the size of its population.

Read the BBC’s story about the controversy, and give this talented, gutsy breaker the support she deserves.