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2024-Olympic Games Adds Breaking (Breakdance)

Mondo Duplantis Breaks His Own World Record

Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis broke his own world record on Tuesday, August 9, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. Duplantis cleared a height of 6.19 meters (20.3 feet), surpassing his previous record of 6.18 meters (20.2 feet), which he set in February 2020.

Western-Webb Wins Surfing Gold

Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore won the women's surfing gold medal on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics. Gilmore defeated South Africa's Bianca Buitendag in the final, becoming the first surfer to win three Olympic gold medals.

Breakdance Joins Paris Olympics

Breaking (breakdancing) will be added to the Olympic program for the 2024 Games in Paris, the International Olympic Committee announced on Monday, June 28, 2021. Breaking is a street dance style that originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the early 1970s.

Conclusion

The addition of Breaking to the Olympics is a significant moment for the sport and for the Hip-Hop culture. It is a testament to the growing popularity and recognition of Breaking as a legitimate art form and competitive sport. The 2024 Paris Olympics will be the first time Breaking has been included in the Olympic program, and it is sure to be one of the most exciting and dynamic events.