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Héctor Ríos Morales

Mexican-American Victor Montalvo set to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Victor Montalvo in action during the B-boys final at the 2023 Breaking WDSF World Breaking Championship (Credit: Yves Herman/Image via Reuters)

SEATTLE - The sport of Breaking, or break dancing, is one of the sport making its debut at this year's Paris Olympics. One of the members of Team USA, a Mexican-American, is looking to add an Olympic gold medal to his already stacked résumé that includes two Red Bull BC One medals as well as a first place finish during last year's world championships.

Born in Orlando, Florida on May 1, 1994, Victor Montalvo started to get immersed in breaking when his father began teaching him at the age of six. Since then, Montalvo has become one of the best breakers, also known as B-boys, across the world. His first major victory came in 2011 when he won first place at the Red Bull BC One Cypher in Tampa.

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