South African breakdancer Courtnae Paul performs at the Red Bull 2024 BC One Cypher competition in Johannesburg. (OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
Moonwalking into the centre of a colourful gladiator-like stage, South African breakdancer Courtnae Paul warms up a Johannesburg crowd with jazzy bobs and a contagious smile.
She is competing in one of the last few events left before the sport’s much-awaited Olympic debut.
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