The family of Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn has expressed outrage over the zero points she received from judges at the Paris Olympics, criticizing them for failing to appreciate her originality and musicality.
The family of Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has voiced their discontent over the controversial zero points she received from judges at the Paris Olympics last week, accusing them of overlooking her unique style and creativity.
In a Facebook post, Andrew Free, Gunn's father-in-law, criticized the judges for prioritizing a specific style of breaking that did not align with Gunn's unconventional approach. He argued that the judges failed to adequately reward her originality and musicality, which set her apart from other competitors.
Australian Breakdancer's Family Slams Judges for Zero Points Performance
"It was a pretty stacked competition and the judges were clearly looking for a certain style of breaking which is not Rachael's," Free wrote. "Although they are supposed to mark five different aspects with each having the same weighting, in my obviously biased opinion they did not reward originality and musicality so she was up against it."
Despite the disappointment, Gunn remained unfazed and expressed pride in her performance, highlighting the importance of creativity in breaking.
Australian Breakdancer's Family Slams Judges for Zero Points Performance
"I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best: their power moves," Gunn said. "What I bring is creativity."
She emphasized the originality of her moves and her unwavering commitment to expressing her artistry on the dance floor.
Australian Breakdancer's Family Slams Judges for Zero Points Performance
"Creativity is really important to me. I go out there and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn't. I do my thing, and it represents art. That is what it is about," Gunn added.
The head judge for the breaking competition, Martin Gilian, defended Gunn's performance, praising her originality and innovation.
"Breaking is all about originality and bringing something new to the table and representing your country or region," he said. "This is exactly what Raygun was doing. She got inspired by her surroundings, which in this case, for example, was a kangaroo."
While Gunn may have fallen short in the judges' eyes, her performance undoubtedly resonated with audiences who appreciated her artistic vision and unique style of breaking.
