Raygun’s family drops bombshell on Olympic judges after viral zero score.
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn—aka “Raygun”—shook the Paris Olympics to its core last Friday.
But it wasn’t for bagging gold or even placing on the leaderboard.
The 36-year-old PhD holder stunned the world by scoring an earth-shattering zero across all rounds of the breakdancing heats.
Breaking evolution explained.
Breakdancing, or “breaking,” has been on an international rise ever since it was announced as an Olympic sport.
Initially springing from the streets of New York City in the 1970s, it’s become a global phenomenon.
Often referred to as “B-boying” or “B-girling,” the dance form mixes athleticism, musicality, and originality.
Sure, she’s got a PhD in Cultural Studies and lectures at Macquarie University, but Raygun’s always danced to her own beat—literally.
Her bold moves helped her claim victory at the WDSF Oceania Breaking Championships in 2023, earning her a ticket to Paris.
But unlike many breakdancers who stick to more traditional styles, Raygun’s performances blur the lines between dance and conceptual art.
And that’s where the controversy begins.
There are five criteria: originality, musicality, execution, difficulty, and variety.
Despite winning the Oceania qualifier with her unconventional style, Gunn quickly found herself at odds with the judges in Paris.
Her original moves weren’t enough to score higher than zero in any round—a decision her family couldn’t believe.
Gunn’s wild routine exposed.
Gunn’s routine? Let’s just say it was like nothing anyone expected.
Writhing on the floor one minute, hopping around like a kangaroo the next, Raygun gave the Olympic judges a show that had them scratching their heads.
Judge defends Raygun’s performance.
Yet, even among her critics, Raygun found support from one unlikely source: a judge.
MGbility, a well-respected judge in the breaking community, defended Gunn’s performance.
He explained that her kangaroo-inspired moves were unique, pulling from her surroundings in a way other dancers didn’t.
Still, MGbility admitted the harsh reality: Raygun’s level wasn’t on par with the competition.
The viral moment, while jaw-dropping for some, left others—like her family—outraged.
Family’s outrage explained.
Her father-in-law, Andrew Free, didn’t hold back when he took to social media to blast the Olympic judges.
He accused them of favoring a specific style of breaking and neglecting Raygun’s originality.
“The competition was stacked, and clearly the judges weren’t rewarding creativity,” Free wrote on Saturday.
In his eyes, Gunn’s unique interpretation of the art form was completely overlooked.
“They’re supposed to score five different aspects equally,” Free continued, “but they missed the mark.”
He insisted that Gunn’s creativity and musicality should have been acknowledged—she wasn’t given a fair shake.
For Free, the judges seemed stuck in tradition, ignoring Raygun’s daring decision to push boundaries.
Family’s pride in Raygun revealed.
He capped it off with one powerful statement: “The main thing is she represented Australia and breakdancing with courage and dignity.”
And represented she did—whether you loved her routine or loathed it, Raygun had everyone talking.
The breakdancer remains unfazed by the criticism, determined to continue pushing the boundaries of the art form.
As far as she’s concerned, breakdancing is more than just flashy flips and freezes—it’s about telling a story.