The heady highs and horrible lows, the close finishes, the scandals and the astounding feats of human skill – the Olympics are always a thrilling watch. While this year’s are coming to an end, there is still a lot to see before this Sunday’s closing ceremony, including the first ever breaking competition at the games (you probably know it as breakdance).
The fancy footwork and acrobatics of this style emerged 50 years ago from the first thumping beats that, along with graffiti, MCing, DJing and rapping, came to be hip-hop. From the streets of New York to the international stage, competitions have been going on since the 90s and its arrival at the Olympics is a major moment for the sport.
