Aug 9, 2024

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From the BBC World Service: Some athletes are turning to social media to market themselves while others are riding moments of virality. .

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Olympics 2024

Breaking — also known as breakdancing — is making its Olympics debut

by Matt Lines

Aug 9, 2024

It all started in the Bronx in the 1970s. Now, breaking has made it to the biggest stage in sports.

Above, Australian breaking athlete Rachael Gunn trains in April. Also known as B-Girl Raygun, Gunn will make her Olympics debut in Paris.

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