Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has announced she will no longer compete in breaking after the intense public reaction to her viral Paris 2024 breaking routine.

Breakdancer Rachael Gunn has retired from competitive breaking due to the scrutiny she received following her performance at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old became one of the defining athletes of the 2024 Games and her performance in the new discipline was a viral sensation, triggering some support but wider ridicule.

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is hanging up her tracksuit, at least professionally. The 37-year-old Australian B-Girl, a favorite during the Paris Olympics thanks to her unusual moves, confirmed that she will no longer participate in competitive breaking.

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has challenged the public to “do better than me” as the polarizing breakdancer capitalizes on her newfound fame. Gunn’s performance in Paris set social media ablaze, as she showcased her moves in breaking’s debut at the Olympic Games.

"I’m not ever going to stop dancing. So if you hear that again, you know that it’s not the truth," the Australian athlete said

Scene-stealing Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun has made a cameo appearance on stage at a music concert, following her announcement earlier this week of her retirement from competition. Ray-gun – real name Rachael Gunn – confused critics and won hearts with her singular breakdancing style at the Paris Olympics this summer.