Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) took gold in the first Olympic men’s breaking tournament Saturday.

“I never thought I’d be here in my life,” the 27-year-old said, wiping away tears. He spent the last few sleepless nights “tossing and turning” because he was “stressed out of my mind.”

“I cried yesterday because I was so scared to do this, and, I’m just happy. I’m just happy,” he said.

Hometown favorite French b-boy Dany Dann (Danis Civil) won silver, and American b-boy Victor (Victor Montalvo) took the bronze after taking out Japanese b-boy Shigekix (Shigeyuki Nakarai). These Olympic medals may be the last for breaking, at least for some time — the dance form is not in the lineup of sports for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

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    5 months ago

    Along with rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, dressage…

    I would say this is more impressive because they don’t get to choose their music nor listen to it ahead of time.

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      5 months ago

      Along with rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, dressage…

      At one time painting, sculpture and even architecture were Olympic competitions.