Breakdancing
Raygun retires from breakdancing after Olympic backlash

Raygun retires from breakdancing after Olympic backlash

She will no longer compete Australian breakdancer Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn has announced she is retiring from competitive breakdancing following the backlash over her Paris Olympic performance. The University lecturer became an overnight sensation with her signature moves such as the kangaroo but lost all three of her round robin battles after […]

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Raygun insists she is the ‘best in Australia’ in new tell-all interview

Raygun insists she is the ‘best in Australia’ in new tell-all interview

‘My record speaks to that’ Rachel Gunn, the Olympian breaker known as Raygun, has broken her silence in a new tell-all interview. Gunn became a global sensation with her unique routine at the Paris 2024 Olympics as breaking made its debut at the games. But the 36-year-old became the subject of memes and jokes on […]

1 year ago

Raygun speaks out for the first time since infamous Olympics breakdancing performance

Raygun speaks out for the first time since infamous Olympics breakdancing performance

The Australian became a fan-favourite this summer with her ‘unique’ dance moves. ‘Raygun’, the breakdancer who became one of the most-talked about athletes at this year’s Olympic Games, has spoken out for the first time since the event. Breakdancing was one of the new additions to this year’s Olympics, and it provided a light-hearted spin […]

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Raygun offered mental health support after going viral at the Olympics

Raygun offered mental health support after going viral at the Olympics

‘We should put the safety of the athlete and their mental safety in first place’ Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who went viral at the Olympics, has been offered mental health support following the reaction to her performances. The breaker, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, became an internet sensation for her unique moves and performances. […]

1 year ago

Judge explains why Australian breakdancer scored zero at the Olympics

Judge explains why Australian breakdancer scored zero at the Olympics

‘The breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her’ An Olympics judge has explained why Raygun – the Australian breakdancer who went viral for her performance at the games – received zero points. Breakdancing was making its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, as athletes competed in the iconic Place de la Concorde for the […]

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