671 Breaking Olympic Bronze Medallist
China’s B-Girl, 671, has been the leading B-Girl out of China since she burst onto the international breaking scene in 2022, and in breaking’s debut at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games she used her explosive breaking style to win her homeland an Olympic bronze medal.
With this achievement now under her belt, we found out 671’s thoughts on her Olympic journey.
How does it feel to be one of the first B-Girls in history to win an Olympic medal?
671: It’s a sense of accomplishment because my efforts have been affirmed and rewarded with this moment. And I am proud to have stood on the podium of the Olympic Games on behalf of my motherland, which also inspires me to keep moving forward in the future. But there are still some regrets. I hope I can learn from my experience because this experience is also a valuable asset for me.
How did you prepare mentally to compete at the Olympic Games?
671: By preparing to try my best to show my abilities, absorbing positive energy, and giving myself positive reminders. In the end, I knew that every B-Girl would do their best and fight hard so I concentrated on using the last of my mental strength to break with a calm mind.
How was the feeling of competing at the Olympics Games?
671: I am still very happy and excited to have been able to stand on the big stage of the Olympic Games and compete with so many powerful B-Girls from all over the world. I am also very grateful for the support of my motherland and team. The long preparation and competition have come to an end, and this medal is a good ending to this experience.
How did being a part of the Olympic Games compare to being a part of cultural breaking events?
671: Compared with cultural events, people pay more attention to the Olympic Games. It was also not easy for breakers to get to the Olympics because qualifying was a tough nut to crack for all the competitors, and it was more challenging to keep in good competitive condition the whole time. Plus, the long-term preparation also brought pressure, which made the pressure of the Olympic Games greater than that of cultural events.
What do you feel about your overall performance on the Olympic stage?
671: On the whole, I feel quite satisfied. I had some moves that I wanted to do, styles I want to show, and I wanted to interact with the music. All these things I wanted to express I expressed on the Olympic stage. Although there are definitely some things I can do better, I tried my best to show the results of my daily training.
What is the most important lesson you learned in the whole Olympic journey?
671: The trip to the Olympic Games was an important experience in my life. The extraordinary experience made me realize that I still have many aspects to improve and perfect, and I also have my own beliefs in the dance itself.
Now that the Olympics are over, what are your next goals in breaking?
671: I want to continue to build my own style. Dancing is actually a lifelong thing. I think I will keep dancing whether I am an athlete or not. I also want to listen to more music and explore more possibilities and hope I will have a unique “671 style” in the future.
If you could tell the world one thing about breaking that you think everyone should know, what would it be?
671: That breaking is not only cool moves and dynamic rhythms, but also an art form full of creativity and expression. For me, I liked it from the beginning and finally became a professional athlete, which turned my love into a career. Because of this I would also tell the world that you must stick to who you are and believe in yourself. No matter what age, gender or nationality, as long as you love something enough, you will stay with it. So, I hope everyone can truly understand breaking and feel the fun it brings.
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