Breaking’s rising star Dominika Banevič knows all too well about believing in yourself and success from a young age.
She was exposed to the newest Olympic sport while watching cartoons online, and now the Lithuanian prepares for her debut at the Paris Games as the defending world champion after beating more than 90 other B-girls in Belgium in 2023. Banevič – who goes by the competitive name of B-Girl Nicka – is one of the frontrunners to stand atop the podium waving a gold medal – all before she turns 18.
” Starting out in two-on-two breaking competitions in her hometown of Vilnius, Banevič transitioned to solo competition and became the first B-girl to win the national championship in 2020. Despite being a four-time Lithuanian breaking champion, it was further afield where Banevič made her name. Bumpy road to Paris Clinching a spot at the Olympics was not easy for the precocious teenager.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Emily Osment Wants Brother Haley Joel Osment to 'Write and Direct'Emily Osment gave insight into her relationship with brother Haley Joel Osment and their acting future
Read more »
Warner Bros. Discovery takes $9-billion write-down from TV networks amid strugglesWarner Bros.
Read more »
48 Republican Senators Write to Biden: Lift Partial Arms Embargo Against IsraelSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Kyle Rittenhouse backtracks after pledging to write in Ron Paul over TrumpPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
This Rising Indie Star Will Write and Direct a New Universal Monster MovieRob London is a writer at Collider who focuses on horror, science fiction, and obscure and classic movies. He has written for Marvel Comics.
Read more »
Katie Ledecky preparing to write more history in the poolWith 800m freestyle victory, Ledecky would join Michael Phelps as only swimmers to win 4 gold medals in same event.
Read more »