Australian breakdancing sensation Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has been immortalised as a Christmas decoration.
Raygun, 37, went viral following her unique performances at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, with the academic, 36, hopping like a kangaroo and writhing around on the floor like a snake.
She went on to score zero points in all three of her battles, but that hasn’t stopped her from reaching global fame.
Now an American company has paid tribute to the controversial breakdancer by turning some of her signature dance moves into Christmas decorations.
Dallas-based laser engraver That Laser Shop has produced an ornament of the Olympian in her green and gold jumpsuit.
One decoration shows the breakdancer in her famous crouch position while she touches the top of her shoe.
Australian breakdancing sensation Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn has been immortalised as a Christmas decoration
An American company has paid tribute to the breakdancer by turning some of her signature dance moves into Christmas decorations
Another bauble in the shape of an Olympic medal shows Raygun in various positions from her performance.
The engraving features a message that reads: ‘2024. Fake it till you break it.’
The ornaments, available on That Laser Shop’s website, retail for $34 AUD.
The description for the product reads: ‘Whether you are “Team Raygun” or not, there’s no denying she was one of the most talked about people in 2024!’
The university lecturer has been keeping a low profile ever since her disastrous performance at the Olympic Games.
But she recently spoke out on how she was left heartbroken by the ‘devastating’ online hate she received in the aftermath of the games.
While some were in awe of the Olympic breakdancer, including music sensation Adele – who recently paused one of her shows to laud the New South Wales-born dancer – Raygun was hit with scrutiny and criticism from many online.
Last month, Raygun confirmed on Sydney’s 2DayFM Jimmy & Nath for Breakfast that she doesn’t want to compete again and she has ruled out making an appearance at the 2028 Olympics.
Another bauble in the shape of an Olympic medal shows the breakdown in various positions from her performance
The university lecturer has been keeping a low profile ever since her disastrous performance at the Olympic Games
‘It’s been really upsetting,’ she said. ‘I just didn’t have any control over how people saw me or who I was.’
Raygun, in fact, would stay the world’s No.1 female breakdancer after the Games but admits she’s not interested in competing in Los Angeles in 2028.
‘Say in four years’ time, would you go, would you do the Olympics again?’ Nath said to the breaking star.
‘No,’ she replied laughing. ‘Nooooooo.’
When pressed over whether she would continue to break, Raygun replied: ‘I still Break, but I don’t compete. I’m not going to compete anymore. No. No.’
