"Breakdancing Takes Center Stage at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics"

Breakdancing, also known as breaking, will make its Olympic debut at the Paris Games, aiming to captivate a younger audience and inspire participation in the sport. The competition will feature solo battles for men and women, showcasing acrobatic movements, stylized footwork, and power moves set to music. The U.S. Olympic breaking team will include two B-boys and two B-girls, with hopes of securing the first breaking medalists in Olympic history. Originating in New York City in the 1970s, breaking has evolved into a global cultural art form, with the U.S. considered a front-runner in the sport.