Rachael Gunn Quits Competitive Breaking Amid Intense Public Scrutiny
- Rachael Gunn faced ridicule and conspiracy theories following her performance at the Paris Olympics.
- She expressed feeling overwhelmed by the intense public scrutiny and reconsidered her competition plans.
- Although retiring from competition, Gunn plans to continue dancing and breaking privately.
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn announced her retirement from competitive breaking just three months after the Paris Olympics. Her unconventional performance at the Games attracted ridicule and conspiracy theories about her qualification. Initially intending to continue her competitive career, Gunn found the public backlash and the intense scrutiny she experienced during and after the event to be overwhelming, stating that she felt she had no control over her public perception. Gunn stated that her experience in Paris left her nervous to be in public, leading her to change her decision regarding competition. She expressed appreciation for the support she received from others in the sport while defending her qualifications amidst harsh criticism. Despite her retirement from competition, she clarified that she will still engage in breaking privately as a passion with her partner.