'Finally, our art is noticed': Breakers excited for chance to compete at Olympics in 2024

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Breaking started in the US in the 1970s, but it has since spread across the globe, attracted millions of fans, and is now set to make its Olympic debut in Paris next summer. The World's Bianca Hillier speaks with some of the world's top b-boys and b-girls to learn more about the culture. 

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