Raygun, Australian Breakdancer, Retires After Paris Olympics Backlash

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Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who became an instant sensation at the Paris Olympics, has announced her retirement from competitive dancing. Despite becoming the world's top-ranked breakdancer, Raygun faced heavy criticism and backlash after failing to score a single point in the inaugural breaking competition. The 37-year-old dancer, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, said that the negative attention made it difficult for her to approach a battle. Raygun took to social media to thank her supporters and condemn the hate she received. Breaking was dropped from the Olympic program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Fans compared Raygun's performance to that of actress Julia Stiles in the 2001 film 'Save the Last Dance'.

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