Australian breakdancer Dr Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn faced heavy criticism after failing to score in her Olympic debut. As the heavy stream of online trolling continues, many have stepped out in support.
There has been no shortage of commentary on the now famous performance from Australian Olympic breakdancer Dr Rachael “Raygun” Gunn. But with all the criticism that has ensued, much of the nation has echoed the sentiments of the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, who says, “The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part”.
The Australian Olympic squad formed a guard of honour around the 36-year-old as she danced to raucous cheers and was then carried through the streets of Paris on rower Angus Widdicombe’s shoulders where she flaunted her signature kangaroo-paw move. During a press conference on Sunday, the breaking competition’s head judge Martin “MGbility” Gilian said that despite the result the breaking community was standing behind Raygun.
Each round is judged against five criteria: technique, originality, execution, vocabulary - meaning the variety of moves, styles, and transitions - and musicality. Musicality refers to how well the breaker weaves together their moves to the beats.
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