Rachael Gunn’s viral breakdancing performance at 2024 Paris Olympics captures attention online

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn didn’t win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but her unforgettable breakdancing performance remains memorable.

The Australian breakdancer went viral after she didn’t score any points in the first-ever breaking competition on Friday.

Gunn showcased her skills with head spins, windmill arm movements, shoulder rolls, and toe reaches while lying on her side.

Fans noted that the 36-year-old dancer’s standout move was likely her “kangaroo hop,” where she leaped in a way reminiscent of the iconic Australian animal.

The gold medal went to Ami Yuasa from Japan, with silver awarded to Dominika Banevič of Lithuania and bronze to Liu Qingyi of China.

“I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best — their power moves,” Gunn told reporters after the tournament, per Sky News. “What I bring is creativity.”

The Olympian's routine quickly went viral on social media, with one person likening her dance moves to those of actress Julia Stiles in the 2001 movie "Save the Last Dance."

“I want Raygun, the 36 year old Australian breakdancer possessed by the spirit of Julia Stiles in Save the Last Dance, to know that I am now her biggest fan and she should never stop doing whatever it is she’s trying to do,” one person wrote on X.

Others couldn't believe Gunn's performance was legit.

“If this Raygun lady turns out to be a comedian who somehow blagged her way through qualifiers and all the way to the Olympics, and was bad on purpose, it will be one of the greatest bits ever achieved,” another person added.

“It’s surprising that Raygun from Australia is the top breaker. The kangaroo move — how did she make it this far?! She should’ve swapped the kangaroo for a banana to really stand out. What is this? Seriously, is breakdancing really an Olympic event?” a third posted.