Published 08/10/2024 6:37:10 p.m.

Canadian B-boy Phil Wizard wins first men's Olympic breaking gold

Canadian B-boy Phil Wizard won the first men’s Olympic breaking gold, defeating host-country favorite Danis Civil by winning all three rounds and earning 23 of 27 judges' votes.
Phil Wizard expressed hope that his win “opens doors for people,” emphasizing the dedication of competitors to the underappreciated sport.
He highlighted the importance of “style and originality” in breaking, urging viewers to continue watching and understanding the dance.

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CTV News

Canada's Phil 'Wizard' wins Olympic gold in breaking

Phil Kim has advanced to the gold-medal battle in men's breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

08/10/2024 7:29:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

Breaking competitor unveils ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape during Olympic performance

Manizha Talash, born in Afghanistan, is a member of the refugee team at Paris 2024

08/09/2024 5:25:18 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Canada's Phil (Wizard) Kim captures Olympic gold medal in men's breaking

Canada's Phil Kim has won a gold medal in men's breaking at the Olympic Games. The 27-year-old from Vancouver, who goes by B-Boy Phil Wizard in breaking circles, captured the first men's Olympic gold in the sport.

08/10/2024 8:00:00 a.m.·Canada

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Olympics | Canada's B-Boy Phil Wizard takes Olympic men's breaking gold, China's Qi stops in round robin

PARIS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic men's breakdancing competition concluded on Saturday with Canadian B-Boy Philip Kim, known as B-Boy Phil Wizard, winning the gold medal, while China's Qi Xiangyu (B-Boy Lithe-ing) was eliminated in the group stage. Read full story

08/10/2024 10:39:00 p.m.·Malaysia

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Infobae

El canadiense 'Phil Wizard' impide el oro de Francia en la batalla masculina

El canadiense Philip Kim, apodado 'Phil Wizard', ha conquistado este sábado la medalla de oro en el certamen masculino de breaking en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, mientras que el francés Danis Civil ('Dany Dann') y el estadounidense Victor Montalvo ('Victor') han ganado, respectivamente, la plata y el bronce. Las batallas de B-Boys ponían el colofón al breaking, en el debut oficial de este deporte en un programa de JJ.OO. Y con un triunfo…

08/10/2024 8:32:22 p.m.·C A B A, Argentina

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Winnipeg Free Press

Canada's Phil Kim reaches breaking quarterfinals at Olympic Games

PARIS – Phil Kim has advanced to the quarterfinals of men’s breaking at the Olympic Games. The 27-year-old from Vancouver, known in breaking circles as B-Boy Phil Wizard, won his […]

08/10/2024 11:42:14 a.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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