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Raygun says Olympic criticism has been 'devastating'

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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn says the backlash to her performance at the Paris Games has been "devastating".
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Australian breakdancer Raygun speaks out against the "pretty devastating" hatred unleashed online since her widely lampooned Paris Olympics performance.

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