Raygun was offered a new job after scoring zero points at the Paris Olympics in 2024, despite the controversy.
Australia’s women’s cricket team has playfully extended an offer to Raygun following her performance.
Raygun received the offer after a disappointing performance in the inaugural women’s breakdancing competition at the Paris Olympics
Breakdancer faced controversy after she scored zero at the Olympic game
She, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, is a 36-year-old university lecturer who captured headlines over the weekend.
Regun’ performance was criticized at Paris Olympic.
Additionally, her Olympic debut in breakdancing ended with no points.
Raygun dances with unconventional moves like kangaroo hopping, snake slithering, and the classic Aussie ‘sprinkler.’
The performance has sparked intense debate, with critics questioning her qualification for the event.
Breakdancer Raygun garnered support despite scoring zero at the Olympics.
Despite the controversy, she has garnered support from notable figures such as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australia’s Olympic chief, Anna Meares.
They argue that her effort embodies the Australian spirit of ‘having a go.’
While she has maintained a low profile since the event, industry experts anticipate high demand for her.
Major international brands are likely to seek her endorsement.
The breakdancer has potential career opportunities despite scoring zero at the Olympic Games.
In a lighthearted move, Australia’s women’s cricket team made a jesting offer to Raygun.
They shared a satirical article from the Instagram account Double Bay Today, which humorously suggested that Raygun might join the national cricket team.
The official cricket account welcomed her with a playful message and a crown emoji.
Sharing a satirical article from the Instagram account Double Bay Today , which featured the headline:
‘Olympic breakdancing hero Raygun gets surprise call up to Australia’s one day cricket team’, the official cricket account said: ‘Welcome anytime, Raygun’, with a crown emoji.
Additionally, Australian breakdancer has endorsement prospects following her viral performance
Max Markson, a US-based marketing and public relations expert, highlighted Raygun’s significant international appeal.
This came despite the mixed reactions she received in Australia.
Maz Markson told the Daily Mail Australia, ‘She has an enormous brand’.
During the interview, Markson also predicted that Raygun would attract offers from global brands.
These include sports companies like Adidas and Puma, fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and KFC, and electric car manufacturers like BYD.
Additionally, telecommunications firms such as Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone are likely to be interested.
Markson estimated that endorsement deals with major American brands could be worth around $500,000 each.
Beyond brand endorsements, Markson noted that Raygun’s academic background and public appeal could lead to speaking engagements. Additionally, she may have opportunities for television appearances, further expanding her career options.