Mail Online Oct 08
Breakdancer Raygun details mental health issues and 'dark thoughts about ending it all' after becoming a viral meme: 'It was a living nightmare'
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Verdict on Raygun’s Netflix doco: She made headlines after her infamous Paris Olympics routine. Now, Raygun is breaking her silence in a new documentary that ...
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Verdict on Raygun’s Netflix doco: She made headlines after her infamous Paris Olympics routine. Now, Raygun is breaking her silence in a new documentary that ...
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Key FactsNetflix documentary examines Raygun’s fame but sidesteps wider questions
Sep 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly is due worldwide on Netflix on September 1, focusing primarily on Gunn.
- At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Gunn received no vote from any of the nine judges across six rounds.
- The review says her unusual moves became the performances’ main feature rather than additions to solid technique.
- The WDSF submitted breaking for consideration at Brisbane 2032 last week; it will not feature at Los Angeles 2028.
I’m a dorky white woman who is an academic. And I’m OK with that.— Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn; in Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly (quoted in The Guardian review)
Disgraced Olympic breakdancer Raygun forces Jimmy Fallon to eat ‘shoe polish’ in bizarre segment
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Mail Online Sep 17
Olympic breakdancer Raygun launches clothing range including $120 hoodies - but the drop has attracted only dozens of customers
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Cinemablend Sep 15
I Expected To Laugh At Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly On Netflix. Instead, I Found New Appreciation
cinemablend.com/streaming-news/expected-laugh-untold-raygun-breaking-badly-netflix-instead-found-new-appreciation
Raygun’s Netflix doco seems like a mockumentary. It’s actually a disturbing love story
smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/raygun-s-netflix-doco-seems-like-a-mockumentary-it-s-actually-a-disturbing-love-story-20260903-p60u8e.html
Documentary aims to rehabilitate breakdancer Raygun - | no easy task
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WHAT’S ON | Staying in: Things to stream
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Breakdancer Raygun Says Olympics Aftermath Was Rough in Doc: Netflix’s latest ‘Untold’ documentary focuses on Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who went viral ...
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Breakdancer Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, discusses her new Netflix documentary about her viral performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics ... Show more
Raygun gets last laugh after viral Olympic breakdancing – 'I don't care anymore'
Raygun gets last laugh after viral Olympic breakdancing – 'I don't care anymore'
Raygun feared 'whole world could laugh' before Olympic breakdance | Exclusive: Australian breakdancer Raygun reflects on her viral 2024 Olympics performance in ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/08/12/raygun-breakdancer-olympics-rachael-gunn-netflix-documentary/91272928007/
Key FactsNetflix sets September 1 for Raygun documentary
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- The documentary, scheduled for September 1, was directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way and is part of UNTOLD.
- Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, scored zero points at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- In the trailer, Gunn describes online discussion shifting from memes to misinformation, conspiracy theories, and hate.
- In December 2024, Gunn’s lawyers challenged a Sydney musical, citing copyright infringement.
I can’t just be a meme. Am I Rachael or RayGun?— Rachael Gunn (Raygun), speaking in the Netflix trailer for Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly about her identity and the online memes surrounding her Olympic moment
Breakdancer Raygun told therapist before Olympics she’d be humiliated globally: Australian breakdancer Raygun confessed to her therapist that she'd be humiliated ...
nydailynews.com/2026/08/14/breakdancer-raygun-rachael-gunn-therapist/
It’s time to get back in step with Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who was widely criticized for her performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ... Show more
Raygun feared 'whole world could laugh' before Olympic breakdance | Exclusive
Raygun feared 'whole world could laugh' before Olympic breakdance | Exclusive
A new documentary revisits an Olympic moment millions couldn’t stop watching: Netflix’s “Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly” revisits Australian breakdancer Rachael ...
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Mail Online Jul 23
The documentary no one asked for: Netflix unveils Raygun special as breakdancer revisits Olympic firestorm that made her viral
dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15995167/raygun-netflix-documentary-rachael-gunn-paris-olympics.html
Olympic breakdancer Raygun speaks after losing university job: The breakdancer who found fame at the Paris Olympics is embarking on a new chapter.
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Mail Online May 05
Hammer blow for Raygun as she loses her cushy taxpayer-funded university job: Dr Gunn was a worldwide sensation for all the wrong reasons after her breakdancing ...
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Mail Online Mar 10
Raygun makes a shock career move that shows how far her star has fallen since the Olympics
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Mail Online Jan 28
Brother of viral Olympic breakdancing sensation Raygun admits to involvement in major online scam
dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-15500883/Brendan-Gunn-Raygun-crypto-scam.html
Australian breakdancer Raygun is lampooned in a new musical but the Olympics fiasco was no comedy
theguardian.com/stage/2025/aug/20/australian-breakdancer-raygun-is-lampooned-in-a-new-musical-but-the-olympics-fiasco-was-no-comedy
Raygun's Olympic breaking broke the internet and continues to polarise : There's an elite club of Olympic losers who we love to celebrate. A year on from ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-23/rachael-gunn-raygun-olympics-olympic-breaking-breakdancing/105428418
What to watch, from Mark Ruffalo and Lili Reinhart in Cooper Raiff's Hal and Harper to the Raygun doco
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/hal-and-harper-mark-ruffalo-what-to-watch-this-weekend-raygun/105454566
How a legal stoush with Rachael Gunn elevated a comedy musical to a whole new level
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-26/rachael-gunn-raygun-breaking-the-musical-comedy-show-success/105336514
Brendan Gunn, Raygun's brother, charged for allegedly dealing with proceeds of crime
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Raygun: The Musical won’t use name of notorious Australian breaker Raygun: The Musical won’t use name of Australian breaker | Toronto Sun
Key FactsRaygun and Broadbridge Settle Dispute Over Musical
Dec 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn and Steph Broadbridge reached an agreement, allowing the musical to continue under a new title.
- Broadbridge acknowledged failing to inform Gunn prior to creating the musical, which led to misunderstandings.
- Initially, Gunn's legal team requested $10,000 for potential court costs, but no costs were ultimately pursued.
- Broadbridge is now set to present 'Breaking the Musical,' a 'completely legal parody musical,' while Gunn aims to move past the incident.
After break(danc)ing the internet, Raygun has inspired a musical: Rachael Gunn’s controversial Olympic performance has been given an affectionate musical ...
theage.com.au/culture/musicals/after-break-danc-ing-the-internet-raygun-has-inspired-a-musical-20241205-p5kw2t.html
Key FactsRaygun Inspires New Musical After Viral Fame
Dec 6, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
- Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, faced online bullying following her controversial Olympic performance.
- Comedian Steph Broadbridge, who has had similar experiences, created the musical 'Raygun: The Musical' from her fascination with the story.
- The production features puppetry and original songs, described as a loving parody.
- Broadbridge hopes Raygun will see the show and emphasizes that it is a humorous tribute.
Paris Olympics: petition about breakdancer Raygun removed, she tells of ‘devastating’ hate
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Key FactsRaygun Defends Herself After Olympic Performance Backlash
Aug 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, the Australian breaker, has responded to the overwhelming online criticism following her eye-catching routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her performance, featuring several self-invented moves, was perceived as amateurish and bizarre, leading to a flurry of mockery.
- In an Instagram video statement, Gunn addressed the negative reactions and defended herself against allegations of favoritism. She emphasized her hard work in preparation for the Olympics and expressed pride in being part of the Australian Olympic team, stating her intention was to bring joy, despite the overwhelming negativity.
- Following her performance, rumors surfaced suggesting Gunn manipulated the selection process for Team Australia. In response, the Australian breaking organization AUSBreak clarified that the selection adhered to World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) regulations, labeling the accusations as unfounded.
- Gunn urged the media and the public to cease harassment of her family and friends and to respect their privacy. She announced a planned downtime for the upcoming weeks and promised to address further questions upon her return to Australia.