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The Crimson White

The 2024 Olympics took place in Paris and included breaking as an official sport.

Breakdancing at 2024 Paris Olympics brings conflicting opinions from viewers

Anna Hill, Staff Writer August 14, 2024

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its global debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics and received mixed reviews on its arrival. Breakers from all around the world, called B-Boys and B-Girls, showcased...

Alabama gymnast Shallon Olsen vaults during the 2023 NCAA Gymnastics Regional at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on April 1, 2023.

Two former Alabama gymnasts make history at the Olympic event finals

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer August 5, 2024

Two former Crimson Tide gymnasts competed for their respective countries in the Paris Olympics. Luisa Blanco (2020-2024) competed for Team Colombia, and Shallon Olsen (2019-2023) competed for Team Canada.  Blanco The...

Former Alabama gymnast competes at the gymnastics SEC Championship on March 23.

Going global: Former Crimson Tide gymnasts face different set of rules at Olympics

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

As Alabama fans watch former gymnasts Luisa Blanco and Shallon Olsen compete for Olympic glory with Team Colombia and Team Canada, respectively, it’s important to know the differences between collegiate...

Alabama swimmer Victor Johansson on the blocks during NCAA National Championships at Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, MN Saturday, Mar 25, 2023.

Multiple former and current Crimson Tide swimming and dive athletes qualify for Olympics

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer July 10, 2024

A bevy of current and former Alabama swimmers and divers competed for spots on Olympic teams around the world.  Four alumni and one incoming graduate student will join their respective countries’ teams...

Luisa Blanco earns a perfect 10 during a home meet on March 8, 2024.

Alabama athletes punch their tickets to the Olympics

Manisha Ramachandran and Matthew Mason May 29, 2024

Editor’s note: The photo on this story was updated May 30 to include an athlete mentioned in this story. The story was updated May 31 to correct an error. Eight athletes, not five, from the swim and...

Alabama gymnast Luisa Blanco after performing a routine against Michigan State on Jan. 7, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Luisa Blanco earns a spot in the 2024 Olympics as part of Team Colombia

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer October 24, 2023

While competing for Colombia in the Pan American Games for the first time, graduate student Luisa Blanco qualified for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. She achieved an all-around score of 50.099, making...