Australian Breakdancer Raygun Tops World Rankings Despite Olympic Setback

Raygun's rise to No. 1 in the WDSF rankings is attributed to technicalities in the points system and event scheduling.

Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, a 37-year-old Australian, is now the top-ranked B-Girl in the world according to the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
Raygun's viral but poorly scored performance at the Paris Olympics did not count towards her ranking due to WDSF's exclusion of Olympic results.
The WDSF rankings are based on athletes' top four performances within the past 12 months, but many competitors only had one event contributing to their ranking due to event suspensions.
Raygun's 1000 points from winning the Oceania Breaking Championships was a key factor in her top ranking, despite her overall lower performance in other events.
The WDSF's ranking methodology and its authority in the breaking community have faced criticism, particularly given its roots in competitive ballroom dancing.