Breaking, or breakdancing, has its origins in the gang culture of 1970s New York. It evolved on the floors of huge parties, where dance replaced violence as an outlet for neighbourhood bravado. But artist and entrepreneur Michael Holman saw an opportunity to turn the nascent culture in something much larger, a scene that could have global appeal.
Four decades later, breaking makes its debut as an Olympic sport, with competitors from all over the world bringing their best moves to Paris to compete for gold. This is the story of how it got there. Audio scenes have been re-created. Let us know what you think #AmazingSportStories
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