Emma Misak

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Emma Misak
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Sport Breakdancing
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Youth Olympic Games
Breakdancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Buenos Aires B-Girls'

Emma Misak, also known as Emma, [1] is a Canadian olympic breakdancer. [2] [3] She participated at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in the dancesport competition, being awarded the silver medal in the B-Girls' event. Emma was born in Surrey, BC and represents the Stray Path crew. [4]

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References

  1. Barnes, Dan (4 January 2021). "Canadian breaking community excited for opportunities Olympic inclusion can bring". Toronto Sun . Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  2. Holmes, Tracy (12 October 2018). "Olympic silver for Surrey breakdancer". Surrey Now-Leader . Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  3. "As the Olympics embrace breakdancing, this Canadian youth champ is ready to battle for gold". CBC Radio . 2 March 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  4. "Official Results Book Breaking". 2018 Summer Youth Olympics . 11 October 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2022.