Who are the breaking Olympic medalists?

Who are the breaking Olympic medalists from the sport's historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its first appearance as an Olympic sport in Paris, creating history with its inaugural class of medalists.

2024 Paris Olympics Breaking Medalists

Men's Breaking (B-Boys)

Gold Medal: Phil Wizard (Canada) - Philip Kim dominated the competition with his exceptional technique and creativity, becoming breaking's first Olympic champion.

Silver Medal: French B-Boy Dany Dann delivered an impressive performance on home soil, earning France its first breaking medal.

Bronze Medal: Victor Montalvo (USA) claimed the bronze, bringing Team USA onto the breaking podium in the sport's Olympic debut.

Women's Breaking (B-Girls)

Gold Medal: Ami Yuasa (Japan) showcased incredible skill and artistry to capture the inaugural women's breaking Olympic title.

Silver Medal: Dominika Banevič (Lithuania) put in a stellar performance to earn Lithuania's first-ever breaking medal.

Bronze Medal: 671 (China) - Liu Qingyi represented China with exceptional breaking skills to round out the podium.

Historic Significance

These athletes represent breaking's transition from street culture to Olympic sport, demonstrating the discipline, athleticism, and artistry required at the highest level. The competition featured 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls from around the world, each bringing unique styles influenced by their cultural backgrounds.

The judging criteria emphasized technique, vocabulary, originality, musicality, and execution, rewarding breakers who combined technical precision with creative expression.

These pioneering Olympic medalists have cemented their place in both breaking history and Olympic legacy. To learn more about breaking's journey to the Olympics and these remarkable athletes' backgrounds, explore the detailed competition results and athlete profiles from Paris 2024.