This Australian Professor Became A Huge Meme For Her Unique Olympics Breakdance Despite Scoring Zero Points
Despite scoring a record zero points and being eliminated in the round-robin phase, B-girl Raygun's performance drew significant attention for its originality and artistic expression.
A 36-year-old Australian college professor has become an internet sensation for her unique breakdancing performance at the Paris Olympics that earned her a groundbreaking zero points.
Rachael Gunn, known as “b-girl Raygun,” represented Australia in breakdancing’s debut at the Paris Olympics.
Despite scoring a record zero points and being eliminated in the round-robin phase, Gunn’s performance drew significant attention for its originality and artistic expression.
During her routine, she debuted several never-seen-before moves that set her apart from her competitors, including the “Backwards Roll”, “The Sprinkler” and her “Kangaroo Hop”.
The 36-year-old’s approach focused on creativity rather than athleticism, aiming to present something innovative and artistic.
She said her intention was to showcase her individuality, saying, “All my moves are original”.
Gunn’s passion for dance began in childhood, when she trained in various styles, including ballroom, tap and jazz.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in contemporary music and a PhD in cultural studies.
Her doctoral research focused on the intersection of gender and breaking culture in Sydney, exploring how dance can challenge and redefine gender norms.
Gunn began her breakdancing journey in her mid-20s, significantly later than many of her competitors, who are in their teens.
She has since represented Australia at multiple international competitions.
In 2023, she secured her spot in the Paris Olympics by winning the Oceania Breaking Championships.
Raygun’s unique performance caught people’s attention across social media, sparking many memes.
Although she lost all three of her battles, her performance made a lot of people wonder if they, too, can become professional athletes as she encouraged others to embrace their uniqueness and not be afraid to stand out.
“Creativity is really important to me. I go out there and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn’t. I do my thing, and it represents art. That is what it is about.” Gunn said.
She finished 16th overall, with Japanese dancer Ami Yuasa taking the gold medal.
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