JUL 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Breaking Place de la Concorde THROW-DOWNS Breakers compete in head-to-head battles, taking turns to respond and out-do each other, dancing to “breakbeat” chosen by DJ Duration 2-5 x 60 seconds CORE MOVES Top rocks: Moves performed standing up Indian Step Down rocks: Performed on floor Fast footwork CC Freezes: Halt all motion and hold position Power moves: Gravity-defying, acrobatic requiring strength, balance and flexibility Air flare – rotating while alternating balance on either arm “TRIVIUM” SCORING Designed to retain creativity while maintaining objectivity Body: Physical moves performed Technique 60% 40% Variety Mind: Response to opponent’s routine Creativity 60% 40% Personality Soul: Style and drama Perfomativity 60% 40% Musicality Philip Kim (CAN) AKA Phil Wizard – WDSF World Breaking Champion 2022, silver medallist in 2023 Source: IOC Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS