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.

    • jaemo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      175·
      3 months ago

      Well I think we can all agree not to put you in charge of any important decisions after today.

        • jaemo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          62·
          3 months ago

          Thank you for your UNSOLICITED AND SUBJECTIVE OPINION.

          After brief consideration, I have determined it to be of absolutely no worth to me, but your very singular wit is welcome to it.

          • Zipitydew@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            34·
            3 months ago

            It’s all good. And plenty of other people agree. Because break dancing isn’t coming back for 2028. Hopefully the equestrian junk and a few other style point events make an exit as well.

    • girlfreddy@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      84·
      3 months ago

      Style points are awarded in multiple Olympic sports including gymnastics, BMX freestyle, sychronized swimming, certain diving categories, and in winter sports like freestyle skiing, figure skating, and snowboarding.

      If you have a problem with that don’t watch those Olympic sports.

      • Zipitydew@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        78·
        3 months ago

        I don’t. But it’s still dumb they’re in when other non-judged sports that should be aren’t.