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(NewsNation) — Rachel “Raygun” Gunn stunned the world after competing in breakdancing at the Paris Olympics this summer … and getting zero scores on the board. Debuting unheard-of moves like “The Kangaroo” and “The Snake” while writhing on the ground, sometimes on her head, Raygun fascinated almost everyone … and endured worldwide mockery for her enthusiastic yet bizarre efforts.
But she did garner some fans — and her biggest one? Billionaire Richard Branson.
Last weekend, Virgin owner Richard Branson put up pics of him and Raygun on Instagram, noting, “‘Breaking’ news with Raygun! 🤸 Hats off to Raygun for being so bold and making people smile. Invited her and husband Sam on board @VirginVoyages and we had a blast. Proud to have them as new friends, she can go home with her head held high. @RayGun_Aus.”
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PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia
competes during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) -
Raygun competes during the Breaking B-Girls Round Robin Group B battle between Logistx and Raygun on Day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at La Concorde on August 9, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) -
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia
competes during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) -
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a robotic camera positioned above the field of play) B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia competes during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) -
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 9: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia looks on before competing in the B-Girls Round Robin during Day 14 of Breaking – Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 9, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images) -
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) -
Raygun competes during the Breaking B-Girls Round Robin Group B battle between Raygun and Syssy on Day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at La Concorde on August 9, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Gunn also posted on her Instagram, which showed pics of her, her husband and Branson hanging out at a chateau, backstage with Boy George at a concert (presumably on the Virgin boat?) and Branson bowing down to her at dinner.
Good on you, Raygun!
