Phil Wizard Wins Gold in Olympic Breaking

Phil Wizard made history as he became the first-ever Olympic champion in breaking, winning gold with a 3-0 victory over France‘s Dany Dann.

The competition took place on August 10 and brought excitement as Wizard, a Canadian B-Boy, capped off an incredible journey that already included world and continental championships.

At 27, Wizard shared his feelings about the win: “Honestly, I’m still processing it. It went by so fast, but it feels incredible. This is history in the making, and honestly, I never thought I would be here.”

The semi-finals featured some of the best B-Boys, including current world champion Victor from the USA and Japanese superstar Shigekix, who unfortunately fell short against Wizard.

In the final battle, Wizard had to perform against both Dann and a loud, cheering crowd, but he kept his cool and secured his victory, receiving 23 votes against just 4.

Interestingly, Wizard noted that his toughest challenge that day was actually in the quarter-finals against Lee, whom he considers the best B-Boy in the world and a close friend.

Wizard reflected on the pressure he felt leading up to the competitive dance event: “To me and to the breaking community, ranking doesn’t really mean anything to us. I’m just happy I was consistent with my performance.”

American B-Boy Victor didn’t leave empty-handed, clinching the bronze after defeating Shigekix in the medal match.

Meanwhile, the women’s competition saw Japan‘s Ami take gold — another proud moment in breaking history. She showcased her skills against a tough field of talented dancers.

The event took place in a vibrant atmosphere at the Place de la Concorde, which brought together dance enthusiasts from all backgrounds to support their favorite competitors.

As the competition unfolded with music spinning from the DJ, the breakers, like Victor and Logistx, emphasized the importance of showcasing their roots in the dance community.