Raygun defends record as Australia's best breakdancer

Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.

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Gunn, who competes as Raygun, was eliminated from the B-Girls competition with a score of zero, prompting ridicule and praise for her unorthodox style by users across social media.

In her first sit-down interview since taking part in the Games - and amid questions over her qualification and performance - Gunn was asked if she genuinely thought she was Australia’s best female breakdancer.

“I think my record speaks to that,” she told Network 10's The Project.

“It is really sad to hear those criticisms and I am very sorry for the backlash that the community has experienced, but I can’t control how people react,” she continued, addressing the flood of critiques her routine has garnered online.

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