Australian breaker Raygun is now ranked number 1 after viral success at the Olympic Games in Paris

Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who made waves with her performance at the Paris Summer Olympics, is now the world's leading breakdancer.

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) released its official rankings on Monday, September 9. The 37-year-old dancer, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, tops the list. Just behind her is Japanese breakdancer Riko in second place and Ukrainian B-girl Stefani in third place.

Following the release of the rankings, the federation released a statement to “address the concerns raised” and provide “clarity” on the results. “Both athletes scored 1,000 points in their respective competitions,” the statement said, noting Gunn's first-place finish at the Oceania Continental Championships in October 2023 and Riko's first-place finish at the Breaking for Gold World Series in Hong Kong last December.

However, Gunn ultimately finished in first place because her result at the Continental Championships “takes precedence in accordance with Article 5.1.1 of the BRRM,” the WDSF said, adding: “In the event of a tie, the ranking will be established based on the level of competition in which the athlete participated.”

“Due to the special circumstances surrounding ranking events this year, it is not unusual for some athletes to be ranked based on a single event in the period immediately following the Olympic Games,” the WDSF continued, adding that the rankings will change when breakers compete in the next Breaking for Gold World Series in October.

“The WDSF remains committed to transparency and fairness in the competition process,” the association said. “We trust that this statement will address any concerns about the methodology behind the current rankings.”

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The rankings came as a surprise to many social media users after Gunn's viral Olympic performance drew mixed reactions and scored zero points. The results sparked speculation that she and her husband, founders of the Australian Breaking Association, had manipulated the selection process for the Paris Games.

This claim was refuted by the Sydney Morning Herald on August 12, when the outlet confirmed that Lowe Napalan, another Australian breakdancing champion, is the founder of the organization.

Following the speculation, Australian breaking news organization AUSBreak released a statement denying any manipulation and confirming that it stands in “solidarity” behind Gunn.

On August 15, Gunn spoke openly about the response to her Olympic performance, calling the criticism “pretty devastating.”

“Hi everyone, it's Raygun. I first want to thank all the people who have supported me,” she said in a post on Instagram, thanking the people who have supported her. “I really appreciate the positivity and I'm glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives. I hoped so.”

“I didn't realise that it would also open the door to so much hate, which was quite devastating to be honest,” Gunn continued. “I was there and I had fun, but I took it very seriously. I worked my ass off, prepared for the Olympics and really gave it my all. I'm honoured to have been part of the Australian Olympic team and to be part of Breaking's Olympic debut.”