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Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has spoken for the first time since her viral performance at the Olympics . In a video posted to Instagram, Raygun said she was left “devastated” by all the hate directed at her. The 36-year-old failed to earn a single point in her three battles in the Olympics debut of breaking. The university professor’s unique moves were widely panned, including a cruel segment on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show.
“I didn’t realise that 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 preparing for the Olympics and I gave my all, truly. “I am honoured to have been a part of the Australian Olympic team and to be part of breakings Olympic debut.
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