Raygun blows away ‘trick-or-treating’ fan in surprise exchange

Australian Olympic breaker Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has shared details of an encounter with a fan dressed up as her for Halloween.

The Raygun outfit has become an instant favourite for costume parties since the Aussie breakdancer made global headlines at the Paris Games.

The 37-year-old failed to score a point during an unforgettable Olympics performance that sparked criticism, but also catapulted her instant global fame.

Speaking on The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick, Raygun revealed she called out to a trick-or-treater dressed up in her iconic Australian tracksuit.

“I was coming home from the shops and saw someone dressed as me trick-or-treating,” she said.

“I wound down the window and said, ‘I love your costume,’ and they were stunned!”

Raygun has done countless interviews and TV appearances since returning to Australia, but admits she is still struggling to cope with her celebrity status.

“I’m still processing, to be honest. It’s crazy that you’ve started this (interview) with it’s surreal to you… it’s surreal to me,” she said.

“To be welcomed onto this Melbourne Breakfast show and all this attention and excitement around me has been totally wild. I’m still going to grips with (it) to be honest.”

Raygun appears to be cashing in on her popularity as well.

She recently teamed up with comparison website Finder to launch the “Raygun Challenge”.

Raygun and Finder are offering cash prizes to participants who produce the best dance videos.

In a slick video on her Instagram page, the 37-year-old called on fans to prove they could do “better” than her.

“I’ve heard some of you think you can do better than me,” Raygun says in the video.

“Really? Let’s find out, shall we,” as the dancer then begins to make some her now trademark moves.

The best solo dancer will win $5000, while the top dance crew of two or more will land $10,000.