Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, has reacted after failing to record a score in three breaking dance battles at the Olympics.
Viral Australian breakdancer Raygun has broken her silence after failing to score a point at the Olympics.Her routine saw Gunn hop like a kangaroo and writhe around on the floor like a snake - resulting in her being widely mocked online.before but has now finally responded to the trolling she has received in a video posted to her Instagram page, admitting the abuse has been "pretty devastating".
"I didn't realise that would also open the door to so much hate which has frankly been pretty devastating. "I went out there and I had fun. I did take it very seriously. I worked my butt off working for the Olympics. I gave my all, truly."I'm honoured to have been a part of the Australian Olympic team and breaking Olympic debut. What the other athletes have achieved has been phenomenal."But she has become a viral sensation and even been tipped to secure lucrative brand deals thanks to her participation in Paris.
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