World Games breaking: Ami and Victor steal the show
Ahead of its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, breaking wows the crowd in World Games debut.
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Yuasa Ami of Japan cemented her place in the breaking history books by winning the first ever gold medal in the discipline at the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama.
B-Girl Ami showed that she is one of the world's top breakers by putting in a composed and technically-superb performance that saw her sweep the gold medal battle 4-0 against New York City's Sunny.
2021 breaking world champion, b-girl Ayumi (Fukushima Ayumi), took home the bronze in the b-girl competition to make it a memorable night for Japan.
Fans can watch all the action unfolding from 7 to 17 July at the 2022 World Games right here on Olympics.com.
Victor edges all-American b-boy final
On the men's side of the competition, it was an all-American final to thrill the full capacity crowd at the historic Sloss Furnaces venue in Birmingham.
Orlando's Victor Montalvo earned the gold medal with a stunning set of performances on the floor throughout the night showcasing his versatility, and culminating with a 3-1 victory over fellow USA competitor Jeffro.
2018 Youth Olympic Games breaking bronze medallist Shigekix (Japan's Nakarai Shigeyuki) won the bronze medal, defeating Spain's Xak 4-0.
Olympic fans can look forward to watching these world class breakers make history in two years time when the discipline will make its debut at Paris 2024.