The Paris 2024 Olympics welcomed a number of new sports activities this yr, certainly one of which was breaking. Extra generally known as breakdancing, the game—a foundational a part of hip-hop tradition—began within the Bronx again within the Nineteen Eighties, however solely made its Olympic debut this yr at Place de la Concorde stadium. Bringing residence the first-ever gold trophies within the occasion have been Canada’s Phil Wizard, who beat France’s Dany Dann within the b-boys gold medal battle, and Japan’s Ami, who outdid Lithuania’s Nicka within the b-girls gold medal battle. Watch their respective successful performances under.
A panel of 9 judges scored all breaking rivals on 5 standards: approach, vocabulary, execution, musicality, and originality. Each b-boys and b-girls couldn’t select their efficiency music; as an alternative, two DJs spun information on a turntable behind the judges, cementing a component of shock and improvisation within the sport. Breakers have been required to showcase their very own model and individuality of their strikes as nicely.
Earlier in the present day (August 11), a star-studded solid of musicians carried out on the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. Phoenix introduced out Air, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, Angèle, Kavinsky, and others for his or her massive set celebrating France, whereas H.E.R. carried out the American nationwide anthem. To represent the handover from Paris to Los Angeles, the upcoming host metropolis of the 2028 Olympics, a bunch of American musicians carried out on the town’s famed seashores: Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre.
