Breaking—a dynamic mix of dance, music, and athleticism—is set to electrify the Paris Summer Olympics for the first time ever! At the heart of this debut is 19-year-old Liu Qingyi, a trailblazing athlete from China who’s ready to flip, spin, and freeze her way into the history books.
Liu’s journey began at age 10 when she stumbled upon street dancers in her hometown in Henan Province. ‘It felt like magic,’ she recalls. Despite her parents’ initial confusion about the art form, their unwavering support fueled her rise. Years of grueling practice (and dabbles in taekwondo, guitar, and boxing!) sharpened her signature style.
Fast-forward to 2021: Liu stunned crowds by snagging China’s first women’s breaking title at the National Games. By 2022, she’d smashed global barriers, becoming the country’s first B-Girl to win an international gold at Outbreak 2022.
Now, all eyes are on Paris. ‘This isn’t just about medals,’ Liu says. ‘It’s about showing the world how breaking bridges cultures.’ With her gravity-defying moves and infectious energy, she’s not just chasing gold—she’s redefining what Olympic spirit looks like.
At the heart of this debut is 19-year-old Liu Qingyi, a trailblazing athlete from China who’s ready to flip, spin, and freeze her way into the history books.
Despite her parents’ initial confusion about the art form, their unwavering support fueled her rise. Years of grueling practice (and dabbles in taekwondo, guitar, and boxing!) sharpened her signature style.
With her gravity-defying moves and infectious energy, she’s not just chasing gold—she’s redefining what Olympic spirit looks like.
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