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
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    -211 month ago

    They’re measuring dancing now?

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

    • tb_
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      241 month ago

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

      • @[email protected]
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        261 month 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.

        • @[email protected]
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          11 month ago

          Along with rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, dressage…

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

      • @Mango
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        -101 month ago

        Iunno, but that’s stupid too.

        • @Moneo
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          11 month ago

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    • @Chip_Rat
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      11 month ago

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

      • @Mango
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        -21 month ago

        I’m not the one giving it a grading system.