Surya Bonaly

Figure Skaters

Surya Varuna Bonaly is a French retired figure skater and coach, born in Nice, France. She won World silver medals from 1993 to 1995, five consecutive European titles from 1991 to 1995, and nine French national championships. Bonaly was the first Olympic figure skater to land a backflip on one blade, performing it at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She later coached in several locations, including Las Vegas and Switzerland.

Born: 15 December 1973, Nice, France
European titles: Five-time European champion, 1991 to 1995
Olympic backflip: First Olympic figure skater to land a backflip on one blade

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