Event Brief
Surya Bonaly: The Pioneer of Olympic Ice Backflips
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: French champion Surya Bonaly's daring Olympic backflip led to penalties, overshadowing her groundbreaking achievement.
WHO: Surya Bonaly
WHAT: Performed a backflip on Olympic ice
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: To showcase her unique talent in figure skating
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