Exploring the debut of breakdancing in the Paris Olympics and the introduction of BMX in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, with a focus on the physics of the movements and conversations with athletes like RocksRite discussing breakdancing tournaments and the historical ties of breakdancing to hip hop culture.
What are the physics present at the Olympics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly with the help of Charles Liu, explore the science in some of the newest additions to the Games with pro-breakdancer RoxRite and freestyle BMX rider Nikita Ducarroz.
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