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Who knew breakdancing could break boundaries? Dive into the rhythm of the upcoming Olympics as B-Girl Ami steals the spotlight and makes history!

The world of sports is about to add a thrilling twist – breakdancing! Making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking promises to be both an art and an exhilarating display of athleticism. The challenge? Judging this highly subjective sport with a degree of objectivity. The breaking community has come together to create a scoring system that captures the flair of each dancer while ensuring fairness. This historic moment is set to unite fans of both dance and competitive sports under the vibrant lights of the Olympic stage.

In an astounding turn of events, Japan’s very own B-Girl Ami Yuasa has made history by winning the first-ever gold medal in Olympic breaking. Performing a mesmerizing array of moves, she left her competition in a spin, particularly outmatching Lithuania’s Nicka. The emotions ran high as fans cheered her on at the heart of Paris, making the historic moment even more electric. It was a celebration of culture, creativity, and athletic prowess, setting the stage for future generations of dancers.

As the competitions unfold, the world is keenly watching how breaking will fit into the Olympic mold. The B-Girls and B-Boys will face off in a unique structure, utilizing a round-robin stage before progressing to knockout rounds, bringing strategic depth to the performances. With live updates expected to keep fans engaged, everyone is eagerly anticipating which dancers will rise to the occasion and leave their mark in Olympic history.

Did you know that breaking was originally born out of street culture in the 1970s and has since evolved into a global phenomenon? As breaking gains recognition on such a prestigious platform, it's not just about medals; it's also about embracing a rich history and a vibrant community. Get ready for heart-pounding performances and unforgettable moments because Paris 2024 is set to redefine what it means to win!

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Judging Breaking At the Olympics Is an Art, Not a Science (WIRED)

Breaking debuts as an Olympic sport at the Paris Games. To get there, the breaking community had to figure a way to objectively judge the subjective, ...

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Paris 2024 breaking: All results, as B-Girl Ami wins inaugural ... (Olympics)

Find out which B-Girl won the inaugural Olympic women's breaking gold medal at La Concorde.

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Japan's Ami wins first ever gold in breaking (NBC Connecticut)

Yuasi, competing under the name Ami (or B-Girl Ami, in the breaking parlance), used an impressive array of dance moves to best Lithuania's Nicka.

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Breaking joins the Paris 2024 Olympics: how does the scoring work? (Reuters)

Breaking is making a cameo appearance at the Paris Games, a decision made by Paris 2024 and in line with the International Olympic Committee's broader ...

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Eight b-girls advance to quarterfinals in first-ever Olympics breaking ... (The Associated Press)

Both American b-girls in the Olympics' first breaking competition were eliminated in the first round, a blow to the country representing the birthplace of ...

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Breaking at Olympics live updates: Scores, standings, schedule ... (USA TODAY)

PARIS — Breaking — more commonly called breakdancing — is making its Olympic debut here at the 2024 Paris Games. The competition opens with the B-girls, ...

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Japan's Ami Yuasa dances her way to gold in first Olympic breaking ... (Aljazeera.com)

Japanese B-Girl Ami beats Lithuania's Nicka in the gold medal competition as breaking makes a cameo at the Olympics.

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Paris 2024:Making History at the First Olympic Breaking Event Ever (Olympics)

On Friday at 4 PM, history was made at Parc Urbain, Place de la Concorde, with the first-ever Olympic Breaking event. Showcasing the "crème de la crème, ...

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Olympic breakdancing live updates: Rules, scoring and results as ... (USA TODAY)

The B-Boys compete in a round-robin stage before getting to the knockout rounds of the breaking competition at the Olympics.

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