Rachael Gunn takes the lead with points earned in the continental competition of Oceania; The International Federation has published a text explaining the ranking
After going viral around the world with an unusual breakdancing performance Paris Olympic GamesRachel Gunn— or Raygun, as it became better known – is back in the spotlight. Now, the athlete and academic is the leader of the world rankings in this sport. The ranking was published by the International Dance Sports Federation (WDSF), which also published an article explaining the reasons why the b-girl became number one.
According to WDSF, Raygun reached the top thanks to the Oceania continental championship. By winning the tournament, in addition to earning a spot at the Games, the b-girl accumulated 1000 points which placed her in the best position in the ranking.
The Australian seems to be tied on points with the Japanese Riko. The Asian athlete won the Breaking for Gold World Series 2023, also worth 1000 points. However, in the order predefined by the International Federation, the continental championship won by Raygun has more weight and, therefore, she is ahead.
The WDSF also points out that some competitions, such as the Paris Olympic Games and the Olympic qualifiers, did not contribute to the ranking. The reason for this is the fact that these tournaments have a limited number of participating athletes. At the moment, few championships count towards the b-girls ranking. The WDSF events, which were not held in the first half of this year, will be held again at the end of 2024.
Also according to the explanation, the points earned by the athletes expire after twelve months. In this way the classification is modified every year. The points earned by Rachael on the mainland of Oceania expire on October 28, 2024.
“The WDSF remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and fairness in the competitive ranking process. We trust that this explanation addresses any concerns about the methodology underlying the current rankings,” the statement concludes.
Source: Terra

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