Hometown favorite French b-boy Dany Dann (Danis Civil) won silver, and American b-boy Victor (Victor Montalvo) took the bronze.

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.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    193·
    4 months ago

    Did they have to compete under their real names? I think it would be cooler if they could use their chosen names.

    What sounds cooler on the podium:

    “The winner of the gold medal is Philip Kim!”

    or

    “The winner of the gold medal is Phil Wizard!”

    He’s a wizard, man. Call him a wizard.

    • Poop@lemmy.caEnglish
      342·
      4 months ago

      On the CBC coverage they didn’t use anyone’s real names, it was all just dance names.

      I thought it was super entertaining compared to something like running or high jump. If anyone doubts these people’s athleticism, just watch and you’ll change your mind.