Australian b-girl discusses her expectations for the Paris Olympics in her first interview since the controversy.

Rachel "Raygun" Gunn, an Australian b-girl, spoke about her first interview since her viral performance in breakdancing's Olympic debut last month, which left viewers questioning her qualifications for the Summer Games as a 36-year-old university professor.

Gunn admitted that she knew she was overmatched going into the Paris Games, and the aftermath of her performance was "tough."

"I knew my chances were slim," she said. "As soon as I qualified, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, what have I done?’ because I knew that I was going to get beaten, and I knew people weren’t going to understand my style and what I was going to do."

Gunn is a university lecturer at Macquarie University with a Ph.D. in cultural studies. She is interested in dance research. Gunn qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the QMS Oceania Championships in Sydney, Australia, and was named the top-ranked b-girl by the Australian Breaking Association in 2020 and 2021.

After a captivating performance featuring a "kangaroo dance," she instantly gained widespread attention and became a viral sensation.

"To incorporate Australian moves and themes, I had to rely on my strengths and draw inspiration from any source."

Gunn anticipated criticism from those who didn't understand the different styles of breaking, but she didn't anticipate the amount of vitriol she would receive.

There have been some very angry and awful responses that have attacked me, my husband, my crew, the breaking and street dance community in Australia, and my family.

Gunn lost all her battles in the round-robin stage without earning any points.

Gunn stated that she hasn't rewatched her Olympic performance.

The Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 do not include breaking as a program, so it's unlikely the world will see her again on the Olympic stage in the near future.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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