A Sydney-based academic and speaker made history as Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer, gaining global attention for her standout performance at the Paris 2024 Games. Her unconventional routine sparked widespread discussion, though it left judges scoring her zero—a result she later downplayed as "not as bad as I thought" after reviewing the footage. The moment went viral, blending admiration for her bold approach with moments of mockery from critics. Now, she reflects on the experience, offering a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of competing on the world’s biggest stage.


Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael “Raygun” Gunn says her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was “not as bad as I thought!” after the Sydney-based breaker revealed she had finally watched back the moment that catapulted her to international fame – and mockery.The Sydney academic turned speaker was Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer and became a viral sensation after her unconventional routine at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single point from the judges. Continue reading...