Raygun received a zero score at the Olympics; however, she could potentially gain financial success from her viral fame and experience amid the controversy.
She may not have achieved her desired Olympic success, her recent appearance at the Paris 2024 Games has set her up for significant financial gain.
Raygun faced criticism after her Olympic performance.
Previously, Raygun has unique performance at Paris Olympic 2024.
Raygun’s performace with awkward movements, leaving viewers baffled.
Many viewers even compared to Raygun’s performance featured unique elements, such as hopping like a kangaroo.
In this unique moment, Raygun performed the sprinkler dance move to reflect her Australian heritage. However, her performance did not succeed as she had expected
She danced while squirming on the dance floor, with her hand on her chin. Her performance left viewers perplexed.
Despite her breakdancing routine being described as “hilariously ridiculous” by some viewers, Raygun’s performance still managed to capture global attention.
She received a score of zero from the judges, but this did not deter interest in her act.
However, It is no denied that Raygun’s performance has captured global attention.
Judge also gave perspective on Raygun after her performance was criticized.
Breakdancing judge MGbility defended Raygun’s effort, although she received a zero score with a disappointing performance.
However, MGbility also admitted her role in introducing a fresh and original element to the Games.
MGbility added: “I feel personally very sorry. The breaking and hip hop community definitely stands behind her. She was just trying to bring something new and represent her country.”
Despite being criticized, Raygun has potential for financial success.
Although the Olympics didn’t go as Raygun had hoped, she now has the potential to financial through endorsements.
Marketing and public relations expert Max Markson noted that despite mixed feelings within Australia, Raygun’s international fame is significant. This global recognition could lead to valuable opportunities for her.
This global recognition could lead to lucrative endorsement deals.
Markson predicted that brands such as Adidas, Puma, McDonald’s, KFC, BYD, and major phone companies like Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone might offer significant deals.
He said: “I don’t think everyone else in other countries is conscious of how Australians feel about her. I think Australian marketers will be avoiding her for that reason, but there will be somebody in this country who will go for it.”
According to Markson, such endorsements could amount to up to $500,000, potentially making Raygun a millionaire.
In addition to endorsements, Raygun’s academic achievements could lead to speaking engagements. Her appeal to younger audiences might also open doors to television opportunities.
While, Markson also suggested that Raygun could land a TV gig within the next six months.
“She has a PHD, she has a genuine background, so she will also get speaking engagements. She also has an appeal for kids,” He added. “People will also want her for TV, there will be a TV gig for her in the next six months.”
So, these could further enhance her earning potential.
Previously, Raygun’s family criticizes Olympic judging after a disappointing performance.
Free, who is also the father of Gunn’s husband and coach, Samuel Free, took to social media to express his discontent with the judges.
In the post, he wrote: ‘It was a pretty stacked competition and the judges were clearly looking for a certain style of breaking which is not Rachael’s,’ he said on social media.
‘Although they are supposed to mark five different aspects with each having the same weighting. inn my obviously biased opinion they did not reward originality and musicality so she was up against it.
‘The main thing is that she represented Australia and breaking at the Olympics with courage and dignity.’