August 10th 2024.
Australian breakdancer Raygun made her Olympic debut with a bang, competing in the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Her electrifying routine had the internet in awe, as she leapt and twirled around the arena with grace and agility.
Despite her impressive performance, the judges were not as impressed and did not award Raygun with a single point after three rounds of heats. This left her feeling disappointed and frustrated, especially since her sport had already been cut from the 2028 Olympic roster by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
In an interview, the 36-year-old expressed her disappointment with the decision, particularly because it was made before they even had a chance to showcase their talent. She couldn't help but wonder if the Olympic chiefs were regretting their decision now. Raygun also raised valid questions about what truly makes a sport Olympic-worthy, pointing out the similarities between different events such as dressage, artistic swimming, and the 100m sprint.
Despite her disappointment, Raygun remained optimistic about the future of breakdancing as an Olympic sport. She firmly believes that it requires a high level of athleticism and dedication, and brings a new level of excitement to the games.
In the midst of all the criticism and disappointment, Raygun also faced scrutiny over her outfit, which some compared to the uniform of a tennis line judge. In response, she took to social media to point out the double standard in how male and female breakdancers are judged based on their outfits. She urged for the same level of scrutiny on the male breakdancers' attire.
In another post, Raygun encouraged others to be unapologetically themselves and to embrace their differences. She believes that staying true to oneself can lead to great things, just like her journey to the Olympics.
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