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

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.

  • Mango@lemmy.worldEnglish
    930·
    4 months ago

    They’re measuring dancing now?

    While I’m personally a very talented technical dancer, this just isn’t right.

    • tb_@lemmy.worldEnglish
      251·
      4 months ago

      Figure skating is also an olympic competition, is it not?

      • noseatbeltEnglish
        26·
        4 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.

        • kent_ehEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Along with rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, dressage…

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

    • Chip_Rat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      3 months ago

      Very interesting take, Very Talented Technical Dancer. You really gave us all something to think about.