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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 1H 17M

17: Victor Montalvo on Family, Culture, and Olympic Glory

from What Shapes Us · host Rebel Talk Network

In this electrifying episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with Victor Montalvo (@bboyviction), the groundbreaking b-boy who won the first-ever Olympic bronze medal for breaking at the Paris Games. From his roots in Kissimmee, Florida, to becoming a global ambassador for breakdancing, Victor shares his incredible journey of resilience, cultural pride, and artistic innovation. Discover how his family’s love for breaking inspired his path, his experience navigating the world stage, and how he balances tradition with reinvention in a fast-evolving art form. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about grit, creativity, and the future of breaking on the global stage.Follow: Victor Montalvo: @bboyviction Selema Masekela: ⁠@selema⁠ What Shapes Us: ⁠⁠⁠@whatshapesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠#WhatShapesUs #VictorMontalvo #BreakingOlympics #HipHopCulture #Breakdancing #ArtAndSport #OlympicJourney #SelemaMasekela #InspiringStories #BboyCulture

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