Breaking into the Olympics: Logan Edra's Journey 🎧🔥
Logan Edra, aka b-girl Logistx, knows the grind. The 21-year-old Filipina American breaker didn't secure her spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics until last month—talk about nail-biting! 😅 Despite being one of the world's top breakers, her journey was anything but easy.
\"As much as we have people around us that are encouraging or part of the hype, it's still a lonely journey. No one really knows what you're going through except for you,\" Edra shared, reflecting on the path that led her here.
After a surprising loss at the 2022 Red Bull BC One World Final in New York to the Netherlands' b-girl India, Edra bounced back by dominating the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest this June. 🏆🎉
The Pressure is On! 🌟
With breaking officially making its Olympic debut in Paris 2024, the spotlight is shining bright on breakers like Edra and her teammates. They're not just representing Team USA—they're showcasing a uniquely American art form on the global stage.
\"I value this goal, but not because of what it comes with. More so because of how I've grown through it,\" Edra said, staying grounded amid the hype. 🌱
Fellow teammate Victor Montalvo, known as b-boy Victor, is equally stoked. \"We're going to bring something new to the table. We're going to bring a vibe, we're going to bring that peace, love, unity, and having fun,\" he said. ✌️❤️🎶
From the Bronx to the World 🌍
Breaking, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, is one of the four pillars of hip-hop culture, alongside DJing, MCing, and graffiti writing. While some in the U.S. might think breaking \"died out in the '80s,\" globally, the culture is thriving like never before!
\"I'm really excited to represent a whole country, but I'm more excited to represent my dance, my art form, and I'm super excited to bring the hip-hop culture to the Olympics,\" Montalvo added. 🎤🛹
As the countdown to Paris continues, Edra and her crew are training hard, ready to flip, spin, and groove their way into Olympic history. Get ready to see some serious moves on the global stage! 💃🕺🔥
Reference(s):
Breakers weigh pressure and excitement before Olympic debut in Paris
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