Raygun: Olympic Games breakdancer Rachael Gunn set for world-first TV interview after Paris disaster saw her become internet sensation
Rachael Gunn will share her side of the story in her first sit down TV interview since her Olympic Games disaster in Paris.
Gunn, who goes by the stage name of Raygun, became an overnight sensation last month after stealing the show with her breakdancing performances in the inaugural women’s competition.
Her routine included moves where she hopped like a kangaroo, mimicked a snake and did the sprinkler.
She failed to score in any of her three battles.
The quirky nature of Raygun’s moves captured the world’s imagination, with the likes of Adele and Jimmy Fallon mocking her routine.
But she also won praise from high-profile names, with Aussie Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying: ‘Good on her and a big shout out to her. That is in the Australian tradition of people having a go. She’s had a go representing our country and that’s a good thing.
‘The Olympics is about people participating in sport. That’s a good thing and Raygun had a crack.’
She has, however, faced criticism regarding her selection as Australia’s representative at the Games, with false and unfounded accusations being levelled at the academic who has a PhD in breakdancing.
Rachael Gunn will be interviewed on The Project on Network Ten tomorrow night
The Australian breakdancer became an overnight sensation at the Olympic Games
Raygun has kept a relatively low profile but will undergo her first TV interview
Gunn broke her silence to respond to a petition that levelled a number of incorrect claims at the breakdancer, which has since been taken down.
‘I really appreciate the positivity and I was glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives — that’s what I hoped,’ she said.
‘I didn’t realise that that would also open the door to so much hate which has frankly been pretty devastating.
‘While I went out there and had fun, I did take it very seriously. I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I gave my all, truly.
‘I’m honoured to have been a part of the Australian Olympic team and to be part of Breaking’s Olympic debut. What the other athletes have achieved has just been phenomenal.’
She will speak to Network Ten’s The Project on Wednesday night’s show, starting at 6.30pm.
