Breakdancer Raygun’s unbelievable twist shocks fans worldwide.
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has stunned the world of breakdancing.
Raygun’s Olympic performance explained.
Earlier this year her performance at the Olympics went viral.
Gunn didn’t just lose — she failed to score a single point at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic drama detailed.
Her routine, which included the infamous “kangaroo dance,” was widely criticized.
Her Olympic performance was far from impressive — she finished second to last, ahead of only a disqualified competitor.
Gunn’s Olympic debut was controversial before it even began.
Critics slammed her inclusion in the Australian Olympic team, leading to a petition signed by 50,000 people calling for her removal.
Despite the harsh backlash, Australian officials defended her, calling the criticism “misleading and bullying.”
The furor only intensified after her disastrous showing in Paris.
Still, she remained unfazed, telling reporters she was proud to have been part of breakdancing’s historic Olympic debut.
None of the women who medaled in the Paris Olympics made it into the WDSF’s top ten rankings.
That’s right — the medalists walked away empty-handed when it came to the official rankings.
All of this didn’t stop the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) from awarding her the top spot on their ranking list.
Raygun returns to Sydney as World Champion.
She returned to Sydney, not with Olympic gold, but as the newly crowned number one breaker in the world.
Raygun’s ranking explained.
The shocking twist? The Olympic competition didn’t even count toward the world rankings!
Gunn clinched the number one spot thanks to the 1,000 points she earned in the WDSF Oceania Championship last year.
While the world mocked, Gunn’s pre-Olympics win proved to be the deciding factor.
Joining Gunn in the top eight are three other Australians — Holy Molly (4th), Hannah (5th), and G-Clef (8th).
Raygun’s shock victory sparks outrage.
Yet, the decision to elevate Gunn over Olympic champions has sparked massive outrage.
The breakdancing community has been split.
Some argue her pre-Olympic victories justify her top ranking.
Others believe her Olympic flop should have disqualified her from any accolades.
Raygun takes on the trolls.
In response, Gunn shared an emotional video addressing the trolls.
“I went out there and I had fun,” she said, though the hate she received left her devastated.
Despite the ridicule, she expressed gratitude to those who continued to support her.
Raygun’s shocking rise to world’s number one sparks discussion.
Gunn’s rise is nothing short of controversial.
The world number one spot is usually a reflection of an athlete’s dominance on the biggest stages.
For Gunn, however, her reign comes after what many consider a career low.
Now, the big question remains — can she silence her critics in the future?
Or will this shocking ranking only intensify the backlash against her?
Either way, Gunn’s journey is far from over, and the breakdancing world is watching her every move.