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At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, French figure skater Surya Bonaly made history by performing a one-footed backflip during her free skate, a move banned in figure skating for safety reasons. She landed perfectly on one blade, a unique achievement in Olympic history. Though penalized by the judges, her bold act became legendary, showcasing her defiance, skill, and individuality in a sport with rigid traditions. As one of the few Black skaters, Bonaly faced ongoing criticism and lack of reco

159K views · 1.8K reactions | Relive one of the most incredible stories from the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games as Austria's Hermann Maier came back from a dangerous accident to claim double Olympic gold. #FISAlpine #OlympicQualifiers #MilanoCortina2026 | Olympics | Facebook

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Did you know that Maëlle Ricker competed in multiple snowboarding events on the Olympic stage? 🏂 The Canadian first competed in snowboard halfpipe at Nagano 1998 before switching full-time to snowboard cross, where she would win Olympic gold at Vancouver 2010! 🇨🇦 | Olympics