Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard takes gold in Olympic breaking final

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Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard takes gold in Olympic breaking final
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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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Figure skating is also an olympic competition, is it not?

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.

Along with rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, dressage...

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

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