The Paris 2024 Olympics welcomed a number of new sports activities this yr, one in every 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 dwelling the first-ever gold trophies within the occasion had 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 profitable performances under.
A panel of 9 judges scored all breaking opponents on 5 standards: approach, vocabulary, execution, musicality, and originality. Each b-boys and b-girls couldn’t select their efficiency music; as a substitute, two DJs spun information on a turntable behind the judges, cementing a component of shock and improvisation within the sport. Breakers had been required to showcase their very own model and individuality of their strikes as effectively.
Earlier at present (August 11), a star-studded forged 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.
