Surya Bonaly
Surya Bonaly is a retired French figure skater celebrated for her athleticism and groundbreaking performances, particularly for her iconic one-footed backflip, which she famously executed during the 1998 Nagano Olympics in protest of a ban on the move. A multiple-time World and European champion, Bonaly is recognized as a trailblazer in the sport, known for her unique style and fierce determination.
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Surya Bonaly famously defied the rules and performed a backflip at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.
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Surya Bonaly performed the backflip illegally at the Nagano 1998 Olympics.
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Surya Bonaly performed a legendary one-foot backflip at the Nagano Olympics, which was banned at the time.
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Slovenia· 2026-02-13
Surya Bonaly is a former figure skater known for her rebellious performances.
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Surya Bonaly performed a backflip at the 1998 Nagano Olympics as a protest against unfair scoring.
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Vietnam· 2026-02-10
Surya Bonaly executed the backflip at the Nagano 1998 Olympics, but was penalized as it was not allowed at the time.
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Famously, France’s Surya Bonaly defied the ban at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, landing a one-footed backflip in protest.
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