Kissimmee's own Victor Montalvo battled for the bronze in breaking's Olympic debut on Saturday, and his performance won him the medal.
The 30-year-old, whose nickname is "B-boy Victor," was eliminated in the semifinals 2-1 to France's Dany Dann. He took on Japan's Shigekix to clinch the third spot on the podium.
Montalvo was the gold-medal favorite after winning the 2023 World Championship and the World Games 2022.
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Breaking, more commonly known as breakdancing, made its grand debut as an Olympic sport in Paris on Friday, when Japan's Ami won the first ever gold in the women's competition.
