Canada's Philip Kim, known as b-boy Phil Wizard, practices during a breaking training session for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Pablo Neruda sport centre in Saint-Ouen on August 6, 2024.
With an eye on gold medal, Canadian breaker Phil Kim looks to make history at Paris Olympics | CBC Sports LoadedVancouver's Philip Kim, better known as B-Boy Phil Wizard, will be front and centre as the sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut on Saturday.Canada's Philip Kim, known as b-boy Phil Wizard, practices during a breaking training session this week at the Pablo Neruda sport centre in Saint-Ouen. Paris' iconic Place de la Concorde is no stranger to the spotlight.
In addition to the breaking event, set for Friday and Saturday , Place de la Concorde is also the host venue for Olympic skateboarding, 3x3 basketball and BMX freestyle. "Sometimes stressfully, to be honest," he acknowledged. "But sometimes also just excitement and looking forward to it as well." The draw will be important, with some breakers boasting a small but impressive bag of tricks that can be tough to beat in the early going. Kim, who has a deep arsenal, believes he gets better as he progresses."I know if I do the best that I can do, I can win the event," said Kim. "And I know if I lose, it's probably because I lost it myself."
He has access to a studio in the early afternoon, so he can complete his training — often focusing on creativity — and then rest. He's in bed by 8:30 p.m. on such days.Breaking through: Key cultural moments that moved breakdancing style into the mainstream
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