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Olympic Breakdancer’s 0 Score Sparks Outrage

Family and Fans React to Controversial Olympic Breakdancing Score

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, an Australian Olympic break dancer, has found herself amidst a great firestorm of controversy after being given a score of zero in a recent event. As a result, there have been heated conversations about the fairness of the judging and an avalanche of negative comments online.

Rachel Gunn
Rachel Gunn | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Who’s Who

The breaking-dancing community is represented by Rachael Gunn, who was the medal’s key contender. That’s why her family and fans expressed their doubts relating to the judges’ elimination and favoritism.

Raygun performing in Paris Olympic 2024
Raygun performing in Paris Olympic 2024 | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Moreover, there’s been a lot of online trolling and hate against the ballerina in order to make this even worse.

Rachel Gunn preparing for Paris Olympics 2024
Rachel Gunn preparing for Paris Olympics 2024 | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Breakdancing at the Olympics

The Olympic sport of breakdancing, or “breaking,” was introduced for the Paris 2024 Games, underscoring its growing global recognition. This sport that combines athleticism and artistic expression has become quite popular.

Raygun
Raygun | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

However, the newness of this sport in the Olympics also poses some challenges, such as controversies about judging criteria and execution.

Rachel Gunn with her family
Rachel Gunn with her family | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Voices from the Arena

Krieg’s relatives criticized the jury in public and pleaded that scores do not correspond with her performance. The argument that the decision discredits the contest is what they put forth. The statement of the family of Gunn said: “In our opinion, Rachael’s performance was misapprehended. Her abilities and efforts aren’t truly expressed by this score.”

Rachel Gunn and Mark Munk Ross
Rachel Gunn and Mark Munk Ross | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Though nothing official has been said by either the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or the World DanceSport Federation, this has sparked conversations about clearer guidelines and more transparent judging systems for breakdancing.

Raygun's statement regarding her performance
Raygun’s statement regarding her performance | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Looking Ahead

The judgment controversy highlights continuing discussions about equity and uniformity in Olympic scoring. This raises questions regarding the prospects for breakdancing as an Olympic sport and whether judging standards require improvement. Anything can happen; it may have additional implications for upcoming contests or even the athletes themselves.

Rachel Gunn at Red Bull BC One Australian Cypher
Rachel Gunn at Red Bull BC One Australian Cypher | Source: raygun_aus (Instagram)

Continue reading our coverage to stay current on this story and other Olympic updates.

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