Fil-Am breakdancer Logan Edra looks back on her Olympics debut
Logan Edra expresses her pride in her performance. logistx_ugf/Instagram
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic moment for both the sport of breaking and the Filipino American community as Logan Edra, known in the dance world as “Logistx,” made history as the first Filipina to compete in breaking, a newly added Olympic event.
After her Olympic debut, Edra took to Instagram to express her pride in her performance, despite not securing a medal. “Trust you are seen. All your life’s battles. Even if it stays between you and God,” she wrote, reflecting on the personal significance of the experience.
She continued, “Although I didn’t walk away with the outcome I envisioned, I still fought through to be here and did what I came here to do, and that was to represent and enjoy. I love how I danced out there, and that makes me proud.”
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Edra acknowledged the challenges of competition, noting that while some rounds felt like victories, the unpredictable nature of the sport is all part of the journey.
In her message, Edra also paid tribute to the origins of breaking, expressing deep gratitude for the pioneers and creators of the art form. “Shoutout to Hip Hop for being a light in my life. SHOUTOUT TO THE PIONEERS/CREATORS OF BREAKIN. Thank you Breakin for being true medicine. Thank God for dance and music,” she added.
The Fil-Am dancer emphasized the importance of respect for BIPOC, Hip Hop, and the breaking community, asserting, “BIPOC / HIP HOP / BREAKIN IS NOT TO BE MESSED WITH WE ARE TO BE RESPECTED.”
In an interview shared by NBC Olympics, Edra expressed her excitement and confidence about breaking’s debut on the Olympic stage. Her vision for the sport extends beyond personal success. She aims to captivate audiences worldwide, highlighting breaking, like skateboarding, as an “art-sport.”
“I pray that we bring the most hype and steal attention from the other sports,” she told Reuters. “They are going to hear the music and be so curious. Like, what’s going on?”
Unfortunately, Team USA missed the podium in breaking at the Summer Games, as both of its B-Girls, Sunny Choi and Logistx, were unable to advance beyond the round-robin stage.
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