– Olympic breaking, also known as breaking, is a new sport added to the 2024 Olympics to appeal to a younger audience and add urban flair.
– Breaking follows a one-on-one battle format where competitors impress judges with acrobatic spins, flips, and dance elements.
– Judging is based on musicality, vocabulary, and creativity, making it a subjective yet exhilarating sport to watch.
– Team USA’s top athletes in breaking include B-boy Victor, B-girl Sunny, and B-girl Logistx.
– The U.S. and Japan are dominant forces in breaking, with other countries also expected to have strong competitors.
– Breaking competitions at the 2024 Paris Games will be televised live on E! with the women’s competition starting at 10:30 a.m. ET on Friday and the finals at 2 p.m. ET. The men’s competition will take place at the same times on Saturday.