South African breakdancer Courtnae Paul is participating in her final battles before the qualifications for the Paris Olympic Games. Image: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFPSouth African breakdancer Courtnae Paul is participating in her final battles before the qualifications for the Paris Olympic Games. Image: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFPIn the blink of an eye, she’s upside-down propped up by one tattooed arm, her brown-blonde ponytail swaying behind her.
Paul said she got into breakdancing almost by chance, having previously practised gymnastics, kickboxing, Muay Thai and other sports. Her trainer, Jaco Claasen, described her during a session as an “explosive” and “powerful lady” who literally throws herself into her moves.
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