American b‑boy Victor is among quarterfinalists in Olympics’ first men’s breaking dancing event

PARIS — B‑boy Victor, an American two-time world champion, was among eight dancers to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympics first men’s breaking tournament Saturday.
Victor Montalvo, the U.S. favorite, won battles against two Japanese b‑boys, including b‑boy Hiro10 (Hiroto Ono). That win drew loud boos from the many Japanese fans in attendance.

Ono gained rapturous applause after nailing power move after power move — including seemingly endless windmills and headspins — moves that typically get strong reactions from the crowd. Judges are evaluating breakers on more than just their physicality. They’re using the Trivium judging system to …