Raygun explains why she's Australia's best breakdancer in tell-all interview after scoring zero at Olympic Games
Great news for fans of the now-global star as it would mean we'll see more of the now iconic dancer.
Its source said: "The future of one of the world's most talked about Australians, Raygun, is currently being negotiated with multiple TV offers.
"They are looking for exclusive-network-deals that could be 12 to 24 months long, blocking out other opportunities from competing programming." Featured Image Credit: Channel 10 / Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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Raygun slams decision to drop breakdancing from 2028 Olympics after scoring zero
Raygun reckons the Olympics will regret the decision to exclude breakdancing at Los Angeles 2028 Gerrard Kaonga Breaker Raygun has been candid about how she feels after learning she won't be able to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics has finally come to an end and what a wild and Snoop Dogg filled time it has been. With moments that warm your heart and others that absolutely break it, it really has been an Olympics to remember. Fans have enjoyed it so much that many have been looking straight ahead to the next one in 2028 in Los Angeles.
and have taken notice of some of the changes.
In a surprising move, a sport will be removed from the next Olympics and its replacement has already been named: cricket.
The sport that won't be at the games in 2024? The men's 100m track and field event .... OK, just messing with you, but could you imagine?
No, in reality the event that won't be returning is breaking, which made its Olympic debut this year. Japan took gold in the B-girls event while Canada came out on top in the B-boys. Easy come, easy go, it seems.
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Raygun received the lowest score possible at the Olympics this year Joe Yates In 'the interview everyone wants', Olympics star Raygun will finally speak out and explain to the world just why she is Australia's best breakdancer. At the Paris 2024 Olympics it was the first time fans were blessed to see breakdancing introduced as a sport at the Games ... and it did not disappoint, thanks to Dr Rachael Gunn - aka Raygun. Raygun's Olympic qualifier leaves people divided Credits: Sky News Australia 0 seconds of 1 minute, 16 secondsVolume 90% No, she did not pick up her doctorate in the sport but as a lecturer in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature at Macquarie University Faculty of Arts, Sydney. Her performance was hailed as 'hilariously ridiculous' by viewers and the Australian competitor went on to receive a score of zero from the judges . One of those on the panel has since spoken out about her trailblazing showing - which would have been a hard act to follow in terms of the crowd getting behind her. Breakdancing judge MGbility told News Corp: "I feel personally very sorry. The breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her. " She was just trying to bring something new, something original and something that represents her country. "We stay with her. Just her level was maybe not as high as the other competitors." Raygun received zero marks for her Olympic performance. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images) Adding: "Again, we're using a comparative judging system. Her competitors were just better but it does not mean that she did really bad. She did her best." Raygun went viral for her original performance and the 37-year-old is set to speak later today (September 4) on Australia's Channel 10 in a tell-all interview. A teaser for the Wednesday night episode on The Project showed host Waleed Aly asking her: "Do you genuinely think you are the best female breaker in Australia ?" Raygun replies: "Well, I think my record speaks to that." You've got to applaud the confidence. Raygun has revealed all to Australia's Channel 10 (Channel 10) Her act involved her jumping like a kangaroo and slithering like a snake, and while she lost all of her battles to nil, Yahoo Lifestyle has claimed an insider for broadcasters in Australia TV. believes networks may be fighting over her.
Great news for fans of the now-global star as it would mean we'll see more of the now iconic dancer.
Its source said: "The future of one of the world's most talked about Australians, Raygun, is currently being negotiated with multiple TV offers.
"They are looking for exclusive-network-deals that could be 12 to 24 months long, blocking out other opportunities from competing programming." Featured Image Credit: Channel 10 / Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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Raygun could be set to make millions from viral fame Despite scoring zero at Olympic Games
Raygun, real name Dr Rachael Gunn, could end up making the big bucks after her appearance at the Olympics Niamh Shackleton Raygun might have not had the Olympic success that she hoped for, but she could now financially gain from her experience. The dancer, real name Dr Rachael Gunn, has gone viral in recent days following her performance in the Olympics after breakdancing was her first performance in history . Australian competitor went on to receive a score of zero from the judges . One judge has since spoken out and defended their undeniably harsh scoring. Credits: Sky News Australia 0 seconds of 1 minute, 16 seconds . MGbility told News Corp: "I feel personally very sorry. The breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her. " She was just trying to bring something new, something original and something that represents her country. "We stay with her. Just her level was maybe not as high as the other competitors. " Again, we're using a comparative judging system. Her competitors were just better but it does not mean that she did really bad. She did her best. " You get an A + for effort from me, Rachael! While the Olympics did not go the way Raygun might have wanted, she could now rake in the cash through endorsements. Raygun has become a viral sensation. (Elsa / Getty Images) Speaking to Mail Online, marketing and public relations expert Max Markson spoke of the dancer's 'enormous brand'. " Her reputation in Australia is not that great, but she is famous across the world."
"I do not think everyone else in other countries is conscious of how Australians feel about her. I think Australian marketers will be avoiding her for that reason, but there will be somebody in this country who will go for it.
" She will get international Offers from sports shoe brands, like Adidas or Puma, food companies like McDonald's or KFC , electric cars like BYD, and she will get a phone company like Telstra or Optus or Vodafone.
"There will be other international companies that want her as well."
"I do not think everyone else in other countries is conscious of how Australians feel about her. I think Australian marketers will be avoiding her for that reason, but there will be somebody in this country who will go for it.
" She will get international Offers from sports shoe brands, like Adidas or Puma, food companies like McDonald's or KFC , electric cars like BYD, and she will get a phone company like Telstra or Optus or Vodafone.
"There will be other international companies that want her as well."
Raygun's performance received a score of zero from the judges. (Elsa / Getty Images)
According to Markson, big brands like these will pay up to $ 500,000 for endorsement deals, meaning Raygun could easily make herself a millionaire should she land some.
"She has a PHD, she has a genuine background, so she will also get speaking engagements. She also has an appeal for kids," he continued to say. "People will also want her for TV, there will be a TV gig for her in the next six months."
While the breakdancing event sure got people talking at Paris 2024, it looks like it's been scrapped for the next Games.
As it stands, 'Breaking' is not on the roster for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Sports like cricket, baseball and flag football have been added instead.
IOC President Thomas Bach said that the new sports added for LA 2028 are 'in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world'.Featured Image Credit: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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According to Markson, big brands like these will pay up to $ 500,000 for endorsement deals, meaning Raygun could easily make herself a millionaire should she land some.
"She has a PHD, she has a genuine background, so she will also get speaking engagements. She also has an appeal for kids," he continued to say. "People will also want her for TV, there will be a TV gig for her in the next six months."
While the breakdancing event sure got people talking at Paris 2024, it looks like it's been scrapped for the next Games.
As it stands, 'Breaking' is not on the roster for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Sports like cricket, baseball and flag football have been added instead.
IOC President Thomas Bach said that the new sports added for LA 2028 are 'in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world'.Featured Image Credit: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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Raygun slams decision to drop breakdancing from 2028 Olympics after scoring zero
Raygun reckons the Olympics will regret the decision to exclude breakdancing at Los Angeles 2028 Gerrard Kaonga Breaker Raygun has been candid about how she feels after learning she won't be able to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics has finally come to an end and what a wild and Snoop Dogg filled time it has been. With moments that warm your heart and others that absolutely break it, it really has been an Olympics to remember. Fans have enjoyed it so much that many have been looking straight ahead to the next one in 2028 in Los Angeles.
and have taken notice of some of the changes.
In a surprising move, a sport will be removed from the next Olympics and its replacement has already been named: cricket.
The sport that won't be at the games in 2024? The men's 100m track and field event .... OK, just messing with you, but could you imagine?
No, in reality the event that won't be returning is breaking, which made its Olympic debut this year. Japan took gold in the B-girls event while Canada came out on top in the B-boys. Easy come, easy go, it seems.
B-girl Raygunn went viral online for her Olympics routine. (Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
While there were still moments of great excitement as b-boys and b-girls competed, one athlete went viral for all the wrong reasons , Australian b-girl, Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn.
Viral videos of Gunn began circulating on social media showing her unorthodox routine that saw her score a zero and many viewers were less than impressed.
Breakdancing, or breaking as it's officially known, has not been included on the schedule for the 2028 Games, a decision that was taken before this summer's Olympics had begun.
Speaking on the breaking not returning, Gunn said: “It was disappointing it was decided that it would not be in LA, particularly before we even had a chance to show it.
"That was possibly a little premature. I wonder if they're kicking themselves now?
While there were still moments of great excitement as b-boys and b-girls competed, one athlete went viral for all the wrong reasons , Australian b-girl, Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn.
Viral videos of Gunn began circulating on social media showing her unorthodox routine that saw her score a zero and many viewers were less than impressed.
Breakdancing, or breaking as it's officially known, has not been included on the schedule for the 2028 Games, a decision that was taken before this summer's Olympics had begun.
Speaking on the breaking not returning, Gunn said: “It was disappointing it was decided that it would not be in LA, particularly before we even had a chance to show it.
"That was possibly a little premature. I wonder if they're kicking themselves now?
Breaking will not feature in the 2028 Olympics. (Elsa / Getty Images)
"What is an Olympic sport? What are the similarities between dressage and artistic swimming and the 100m sprint and the pentathlon?
" Breaking is clearly athletic, it clearly requires a whole level of dedication across a number of different aspects. . . It really brings a new level of excitement. "
It seems Raygun hasn't let the ridicule get to her too much as she also posted an optimistic message on her social media page.
She wrote:" Do not be afraid to be different. Go out there and represent yourself, you never know where that's gonna take you. "
Best way to look at things, I suppose.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images / Ezra Shaw
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Raygun reveals the inspiration behind breakdancing performance which scored zero at Olympic games
Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken about what inspired her viral. dance routine at the Olympic breakdancing Kit Roberts
"What is an Olympic sport? What are the similarities between dressage and artistic swimming and the 100m sprint and the pentathlon?
" Breaking is clearly athletic, it clearly requires a whole level of dedication across a number of different aspects. . . It really brings a new level of excitement. "
It seems Raygun hasn't let the ridicule get to her too much as she also posted an optimistic message on her social media page.
She wrote:" Do not be afraid to be different. Go out there and represent yourself, you never know where that's gonna take you. "
Best way to look at things, I suppose.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images / Ezra Shaw
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Raygun reveals the inspiration behind breakdancing performance which scored zero at Olympic games
Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken about what inspired her viral. dance routine at the Olympic breakdancing Kit Roberts
Olympic breakdancer Raygun has revealed the inspiration behind her viral breakdancing routine which saw her slapped with a 0.0 score.
The breakdancer, whose real name is Rachael Gunn (get it?), Became an online sensation when she took to the stage at the Olympics breakdancing competition.
The breakdancer, whose real name is Rachael Gunn (get it?), Became an online sensation when she took to the stage at the Olympics breakdancing competition.
Raygun made a big impression at the Olympics. (Elsa / Getty Images)
Unfortunately the 36-year-old's routine failed to impress the judges, and she scored zero points.
But Raygun's original routine saw her go viral on social media as people saw her unusual choice of dance moves for her routine.
When she's not representing Australia at the Olympics she works as a lecturer at Macquarie University with a specialism in cultural studies.
Her performance may not have seen her advance in the competition, but she did get praised by many people including Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.
Albanese said: "Raygun had a crack, good on her, and a big shout out to her.
" That is in the Australian tradition of people having a go. She's had a go representing our country, and that's a good thing. "
He added:" Whether they've won gold medals or just done their best, that's all we asked for. It's the participating that is really important. "
Now Raygun has spoken up about what it was that inspired her unique routine at the Olympics.
The Olympian said that she realized she would not be able to compete in terms of athleticism, so hoped that she could use creativity to give herself an edge. .
She She She said: "What I wanted to do was come out here and do something new and creative - that's my strength
. do best, the dynamic and the power moves, so I
Unfortunately the 36-year-old's routine failed to impress the judges, and she scored zero points.
But Raygun's original routine saw her go viral on social media as people saw her unusual choice of dance moves for her routine.
When she's not representing Australia at the Olympics she works as a lecturer at Macquarie University with a specialism in cultural studies.
Her performance may not have seen her advance in the competition, but she did get praised by many people including Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.
Albanese said: "Raygun had a crack, good on her, and a big shout out to her.
" That is in the Australian tradition of people having a go. She's had a go representing our country, and that's a good thing. "
He added:" Whether they've won gold medals or just done their best, that's all we asked for. It's the participating that is really important. "
Now Raygun has spoken up about what it was that inspired her unique routine at the Olympics.
The Olympian said that she realized she would not be able to compete in terms of athleticism, so hoped that she could use creativity to give herself an edge. .
She She She said: "What I wanted to do was come out here and do something new and creative - that's my strength
. do best, the dynamic and the power moves, so I
wanted to move differently, be artistic and creative because how many chances do you get that on an international stage. Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
"I was always the underdog and wanted to make my mark in a different way."
As for the moves themselves, Raygun explained that they were original: "All my moves are really important to me.
" Does not do I do, and it represents art.
Despite her social media pages going quiet after she was the focus of attention online, Raygun has since performed again for other athletes on the Australian team. Olympics 2024 highlights
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"I was always the underdog and wanted to make my mark in a different way."
As for the moves themselves, Raygun explained that they were original: "All my moves are really important to me.
" Does not do I do, and it represents art.
Despite her social media pages going quiet after she was the focus of attention online, Raygun has since performed again for other athletes on the Australian team. Olympics 2024 highlights
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The 21-year-old French pole vaulter attempted to clear the 5.70 meters on 3 August when his knee - along with his private parts - got in the way, shattering his Olympic dreams.
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The 21-year-old French pole vaulter attempted to clear the 5.70 meters on 3 August when his knee - along with his private parts - got in the way, shattering his Olympic dreams.
Iconic shooter Yusuf Dikec wins silver medal with 'no equipment'
Yusuf Dikec became a viral sensation. (Eurosport)
Turkey's Yusuf Dikec took a laid back approach when he was spotted looking incredibly relaxed with one hand in his pocket and without any shooting gear on.
It all paid off though as he took home the silver along with his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.
Noah Lyles' 100m victory
Turkey's Yusuf Dikec took a laid back approach when he was spotted looking incredibly relaxed with one hand in his pocket and without any shooting gear on.
It all paid off though as he took home the silver along with his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.
Noah Lyles' 100m victory
He set a personal best (Eurosport)
Setting a new personal best, Lyles came out on top at the finish line by a margin of just 0.005 seconds, with a final time of 9.784.
The final also marked the fastest race of all time, with all eight athletes crossing the finish line in under 10 seconds.
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Snoop went viral after he rocked up to the dressage team Grand Prix Special fully kitted out in breeches, a dressage tailcoat and hard hat alongside pal Martha Stewart. Iconic.
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Setting a new personal best, Lyles came out on top at the finish line by a margin of just 0.005 seconds, with a final time of 9.784.
The final also marked the fastest race of all time, with all eight athletes crossing the finish line in under 10 seconds.
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Snoop went viral after he rocked up to the dressage team Grand Prix Special fully kitted out in breeches, a dressage tailcoat and hard hat alongside pal Martha Stewart. Iconic.
Ana Carolina Vieira gets sent home for breaking athletes' village rules with boyfriend
The swimmer was sent home after her actions. (Instagram / _anavieeiraa)
Ana Carolina Vieira was sent home after she and her boyfriend Gabriel Santos - also a swimmer competing in the Olympics - left the village without permission, which is against the Olympic Village rules.
Team GB star becomes first ever Olympian to win a medal in both male and female events
Ana Carolina Vieira was sent home after she and her boyfriend Gabriel Santos - also a swimmer competing in the Olympics - left the village without permission, which is against the Olympic Village rules.
Team GB star becomes first ever Olympian to win a medal in both male and female events
Henry Fieldman (bottom left) made history. (henryfieldman / Instagram)
Coxswain Henry Fieldman made history when he won bronze at the women's crews event off the back of his bronze win in Tokyo on the men's team.
Fieldman was able to achieve the feat because of a rule change back in 2017 that allows coxes of either gender to steer the eights.
The River Seine drama
Coxswain Henry Fieldman made history when he won bronze at the women's crews event off the back of his bronze win in Tokyo on the men's team.
Fieldman was able to achieve the feat because of a rule change back in 2017 that allows coxes of either gender to steer the eights.
The River Seine drama
Tyler Mislawchuk threw up after his race (BBC)
While Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk vomited after swimming in the river, Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen admitted she 'felt and saw things that we should not think about too much'.
It came after health concerns were raised over the pollution levels in the river, with the country splashing out a cool 18 1.18 billion on cleaning it up in time for the games.
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What was bro doing @ 🇺🇸Freddie Crittenden must be mad at something #GOLD # ParisOlympics2024
The Team USA star purposely put on a leisurely performance in his first heat of the Men's 110m hurdles and ended up being the last one to make it across the finish line with a time of 18.27 seconds.
The athlete said it was a calculated move to avoid aggravating a sore muscle in his leg and due to the introduction of repechage rounds, he knew that he'd have another chance at glory.
'Slow pool' accusations
The pool at the Paris La Défense Arena is 2.15 meters deep which is short of the minimum of 2.5 meters that World Aquatics recommends for an Olympic competition, prompting backlash from viewers.
As a result of the difference in depth, an issue called 'slow' swimming is created where the water is more volatile when dispersed than in a deeper pool.
Imane Khelif's opponent quits boxing match 46 seconds in
While Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk vomited after swimming in the river, Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen admitted she 'felt and saw things that we should not think about too much'.
It came after health concerns were raised over the pollution levels in the river, with the country splashing out a cool 18 1.18 billion on cleaning it up in time for the games.
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The Team USA star purposely put on a leisurely performance in his first heat of the Men's 110m hurdles and ended up being the last one to make it across the finish line with a time of 18.27 seconds.
The athlete said it was a calculated move to avoid aggravating a sore muscle in his leg and due to the introduction of repechage rounds, he knew that he'd have another chance at glory.
'Slow pool' accusations
The pool at the Paris La Défense Arena is 2.15 meters deep which is short of the minimum of 2.5 meters that World Aquatics recommends for an Olympic competition, prompting backlash from viewers.
As a result of the difference in depth, an issue called 'slow' swimming is created where the water is more volatile when dispersed than in a deeper pool.
Imane Khelif's opponent quits boxing match 46 seconds in
Italy's Angela Carini has since apologized (Eurosport)
The Algerian boxer faced Italy's Angela Carini in the round of 16 match on 1 August when Carini - who has since apologized - decided to abandon the match after 46 seconds . .
Khelif - who was born and raised a girl - was disqualified from last year Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi amid claims from the International Boxing Association that she was not able to meet their unspecified eligibility criteria.
Khelif has since been at the center of a gender row, and has urged people to 'refrain from bullying all athletes' amid abuse online.
In the end, she silenced her critics in the best way possible: with a gold medal in the welterweight division.
Luana Alonso 'kicked out' of Olympic Village
The Algerian boxer faced Italy's Angela Carini in the round of 16 match on 1 August when Carini - who has since apologized - decided to abandon the match after 46 seconds . .
Khelif - who was born and raised a girl - was disqualified from last year Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi amid claims from the International Boxing Association that she was not able to meet their unspecified eligibility criteria.
Khelif has since been at the center of a gender row, and has urged people to 'refrain from bullying all athletes' amid abuse online.
In the end, she silenced her critics in the best way possible: with a gold medal in the welterweight division.
Luana Alonso 'kicked out' of Olympic Village
Luana Alonso took to social media to break her silence (Instagram / @ luanalonsom)
The Paraguayan swimmer was said to have been asked to leave the village amid accusations of creating an 'inappropriate environment', according to a statement from her team.
Alonso - who also announced her retirement from the sport - has since denied the claims and urged people to 'stop spreading false information'.
Gold medal winner Thomas Ceccon spotted sleeping in park amid village complaints
The Paraguayan swimmer was said to have been asked to leave the village amid accusations of creating an 'inappropriate environment', according to a statement from her team.
Alonso - who also announced her retirement from the sport - has since denied the claims and urged people to 'stop spreading false information'.
Gold medal winner Thomas Ceccon spotted sleeping in park amid village complaints
Ceccon having a cheeky snooze. (Instagram)
The athlete, who won gold in the men's 100m backstroke, was spotted taking a nap outside by Saudi rower Husein Alireza who posted it to his Instagram account, tagging the spot as a location within the official Olympic Village.
Speaking about his accommodation, Ceccon said: "It's hard to sleep both at night and in the afternoon. Usually, when I'm at home, I always sleep in the afternoon. Here I really struggle between the heat and the noise."
Steven van de Velde booed while making his Olympic debut
The athlete, who won gold in the men's 100m backstroke, was spotted taking a nap outside by Saudi rower Husein Alireza who posted it to his Instagram account, tagging the spot as a location within the official Olympic Village.
Speaking about his accommodation, Ceccon said: "It's hard to sleep both at night and in the afternoon. Usually, when I'm at home, I always sleep in the afternoon. Here I really struggle between the heat and the noise."
Steven van de Velde booed while making his Olympic debut
Steven van de Velde is a convicted child rapist (Eurosport)
The convicted child rapist was booed as he competed in the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball men's tournament at the start of the games last month.
In 2016, Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old girl in August 2014, with many furious that he has been allowed to compete in the Olympics.
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The convicted child rapist was booed as he competed in the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball men's tournament at the start of the games last month.
In 2016, Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old girl in August 2014, with many furious that he has been allowed to compete in the Olympics.
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The men's 5,000 meters heats erupted into chaos on Wednesday (7 August), with Team GB's George Mills accusing France's Hugo Hay of pushing him.
The two athletes even shared a tense exchange at the finish line.
Four runners ended up on the floor in the tumble, with three of them put through to the final.
But Mills ultimately did not end up with a medal, finishing 21st in the final with a time of 13:32:32.
Jordan Chiles stripped of medal
The men's 5,000 meters heats erupted into chaos on Wednesday (7 August), with Team GB's George Mills accusing France's Hugo Hay of pushing him.
The two athletes even shared a tense exchange at the finish line.
Four runners ended up on the floor in the tumble, with three of them put through to the final.
But Mills ultimately did not end up with a medal, finishing 21st in the final with a time of 13:32:32.
Jordan Chiles stripped of medal
It was a heartbreaking Olympics for Jordan Chiles (Instagram / @ jordanchiles)
It was a heartbreaking Olympics for Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles.
After she'd walked away with a bronze medal on the women's floor exercise gymnastics, a court ruled that a Team USA inquiry that secured her podium finish came four seconds too late.
As such, Romania's Ana Barbosu was reinstated in third, with Chiles potentially having to hand back her medal.Featured Image Credit: Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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Raygun's family break silence to slam judges after she scored zero at Olympic games
It was a heartbreaking Olympics for Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles.
After she'd walked away with a bronze medal on the women's floor exercise gymnastics, a court ruled that a Team USA inquiry that secured her podium finish came four seconds too late.
As such, Romania's Ana Barbosu was reinstated in third, with Chiles potentially having to hand back her medal.Featured Image Credit: Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images
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Raygun's family break silence to slam judges after she scored zero at Olympic games
Australian breakdancer Raygun received zero points for her Olympics routine and has been offered mental health support after going viral Poppy Bilderbeck Australian breakdancer Raygun's father-in-law has spoken out in her defense, arguing the judges 'did not award' two important aspects of her routine. If you haven't yet seen a clip of Rachael Gunn's 2024 Paris Olympic Games routine for the breakdancing category, then you've been living under a rock. The 36-year-old's routine not only went viral for its creative flair, but also as a result of the judges being left far from impressed, with Gunn unfortunately scoring a total of zero points across all three bouts she took part in. Raygun - real name Rachael Gunn - at the Paris 2024 Olympics. (Harry Langer / DeFodi Images via Getty Images) After winning the Oceania Breaking Championships in 2023, Gunn qualified for the 2024 Olympics, bringing her coach - and also husband - Samuel Free, along with her to the games. Despite how Gunn explained she wanted to come out and 'do something new and different and creative', her routine did not land well with judges. A judge told
News Corp while they were 'sorry' to see Gunn get a grand total of zero, acknowledging the 'breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her,' ultimately, the score came down to the fact Gunn's' level was maybe not as high as the other competitors'.
"Again, we're using a comparative judging system. Her competitors were just better but it does not mean that she did really bad. She did her best," they added.
As a result of the response Gunn's performance received on social media, general secretary of the World DanceSport Federation Sergei Nifontov said the dancer is being offered mental health support in the wake of the games.
And now her father-in-law has hit out, specifically at the judge's decision to not award Gunn so much as a single point for her routine.
News Corp while they were 'sorry' to see Gunn get a grand total of zero, acknowledging the 'breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her,' ultimately, the score came down to the fact Gunn's' level was maybe not as high as the other competitors'.
"Again, we're using a comparative judging system. Her competitors were just better but it does not mean that she did really bad. She did her best," they added.
As a result of the response Gunn's performance received on social media, general secretary of the World DanceSport Federation Sergei Nifontov said the dancer is being offered mental health support in the wake of the games.
And now her father-in-law has hit out, specifically at the judge's decision to not award Gunn so much as a single point for her routine.
Olympic judges awarded Raygun zero points. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
In a post to Facebook on Saturday (August 10), responding to a friend, Andrew Free said, as quoted by Fox News: "She did not get through the preliminary round to the finals.
"It was a pretty stacked competition and the judges were clearly looking for a certain style of breaking which is not Rachael's.
" Although they are supposed to mark five different aspects with each having the same weighting [Technique, execution, musicality, originality and vocabulary ], in my obviously biased opinion they did not reward originality and musicality so she was up against it.
"The main thing is she represented Australia and breaking at the Olympics with courage and dignity. It comes naturally for some of them, not so much for Rachael. It is part of the culture."
UNILAD has contacted the Olympics for comment.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through Mental Health America . Call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center or you can webchat at 988lifeline.org . You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.Featured Image Credit: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Elsa / Getty Images
Topics: Australia , Olympics , Social Media , Sport
In a post to Facebook on Saturday (August 10), responding to a friend, Andrew Free said, as quoted by Fox News: "She did not get through the preliminary round to the finals.
"It was a pretty stacked competition and the judges were clearly looking for a certain style of breaking which is not Rachael's.
" Although they are supposed to mark five different aspects with each having the same weighting [Technique, execution, musicality, originality and vocabulary ], in my obviously biased opinion they did not reward originality and musicality so she was up against it.
"The main thing is she represented Australia and breaking at the Olympics with courage and dignity. It comes naturally for some of them, not so much for Rachael. It is part of the culture."
UNILAD has contacted the Olympics for comment.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through Mental Health America . Call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center or you can webchat at 988lifeline.org . You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.Featured Image Credit: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Elsa / Getty Images
Topics: Australia , Olympics , Social Media , Sport
