She did a back flip and landed on one foot. That's history in my book.

@emilymoon3542

7 жыл бұрын

Alex da Vinci that's history in everyone's book

@shenell1988

7 жыл бұрын

durkadur27 are you a sexist, racist or both?? I mean you don't have not one nice thing to say about her. Did a female of a different race break your heart or something because your jackass for knocking her accomplishments instead of giving props for being different.

@aglayamajorem9546

7 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Thrower He/she has a point. She wasn't the only one doing the back flip as pointed out in the video. And even those guys who flipped back didn't get the points for them. It's not racist for pointing that out nor sexist. Facts.

@Jaylio

7 жыл бұрын

Ikr it's amazing! Those critics don't see talent.

@Archihuman

7 жыл бұрын

What a total legit badass

She wasn't an ice princess. She was an ice queen and they couldn't handle it.

@tamdoll3823

7 жыл бұрын

Bunny Isaac Exactly!

@noelanifalemaka5674

7 жыл бұрын

Bunny Isaac Yup thats true.

@meechanyo7909

7 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more!

@MahHairChronicles

7 жыл бұрын

*claps*

@jennym2080

7 жыл бұрын

Best comment here. There are always going to be many princesses but there will only be one queen.

“She isn’t an Ice Princess”??? Why would a QUEEN wants to demote herself to a PRINCESS??? I think you don’t understand what she is trying to tell you... She is a Badass QUEEN!!!👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Auwal Idris Muhammad exactly 💯💯

@mrsandmom5947

6 жыл бұрын

So

@jeannemont-rose471

6 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more. she beat them at their own game and haters are still butthurt after 20 yrs

@valentinaqueenofthevalkyri3128

6 жыл бұрын

Auwal Idris Muhammad she was really good. It's a shame she didnt win :/

@randyagbu7830

6 жыл бұрын

Auwal Idris Muhammad white people are jealous if dark skinned people can do better than them because they thought they are the dominant race and can do much better. Talent has nothing to do with skin color.

I spent 2 weeks with her as a coach and she is extremely humble and always pushes us to be better

@MyHammer111

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that must have been so cool!

@starmar8744

Жыл бұрын

I've spent one week with her as a coach, and I absolutely agree

@elimarc3891

11 ай бұрын

Wow... All these institutions are shit from a long time ago then hu?!

@PriscillaAvocadoJade

11 ай бұрын

i spent 3 weeks watchiing all of her youtube videos

Life would be so much better if idiotic things like racism didn't exist.

@Elizabeth-bd6vy

7 жыл бұрын

Kisara K. smh ugh people these days

@angelface101ful

7 жыл бұрын

Kisara K. so true

@aceatkins191

7 жыл бұрын

true story😇

@-_flor_-859

7 жыл бұрын

ikr

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Ikr that racist ass skater thinking everyone is out to get her because she's black. I mean how low can you go?

I remember her well. The comments from the all white judges were racially stereotypical - lack of femininity, too muscular. etc. These are the same comments they make about black women who are ballet dancers.

@moonlightblossom

7 жыл бұрын

That's why the people in the comments saying "it's not racist b/c an Asian won" is stupid. Asian women are still seen as feminine and graceful. Nearly on the same level as white women due to how much they're fetishized. BW on the other hand constantly get their womanhood challenged, especially if they're darker hued like this talented figure skater. Race definitely mattered in this situation.

@mscardioqueen

7 жыл бұрын

moonlightblossom Exactly! Couldn't agree with you more.

@Elveganonyc

7 жыл бұрын

same thing i was going to say ,thanks!!

@hardmanemay861

7 жыл бұрын

It's true. I think even if she was black but really light skinned her experience would have been wildly different.

@TakaCanCan

7 жыл бұрын

These idiots act as if black females can control how our physiques will look when we're fit and in shape, then have the audacity to complain when we aren't healthy and obese. You cant fucking win. We tend to look more muscular because our melanin defines muscle mass. Hence why body builders will get the darkest tans in order for the judges and audience to see their muscles more defined. Why is frail and thin the main thing considered feminine? It should be a woman who is healthy period. Had she been the same thin frail body type as the others they would have said that she was too plain and abnormal looking. Christ.

Surya Bonaly was ahead of her time. She skated during an era of prejudice and bias in the skating world. She was a pioneer she was one of the most athletic one of the most innovative and one of the most consistent skaters I’ve ever seen. I watched her as I was growing up and I felt that she was an inspiration to me and to many other athletes but at the same time I felt sorry for her because she was in that environment.

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

Thats not what figure skating is about, the only prejudice person was her for not respecting the sport or culture. She wasnt ahead of her time, her moves had been done already

What a stupid voice over. She did her backflips way before 1998. The Nagano footage was her LAST olympic performance ever when she knew she would never compete again and go into show sports. There she did the backflip and ended with her back to the judges to express her anger for their years of thinly veiled racism.

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Cush exactly

@marionardailloux6553

5 жыл бұрын

It was the first time she managed to land on one foot

@eme.261

5 жыл бұрын

@@marionardailloux6553 - Get your facts correct. Surya had landed the backflip on one foot during the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic - Exhibition. She chose not to do it during competitions, as it was deemed illegal (too dangerous). She could do the flip with her eye closed. Here's a video of her performing the flip during 1994 Lillehammer Olympic - Exhibition at 3:48 and again at 4:50: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3WGlpeiYJW7kps.html

@roxyroxelle

5 жыл бұрын

@@eme.261 She was there with Tonya and Shmancy(Nancy-but i hate her)?

@izabella7174

5 жыл бұрын

@@roxyroxelle yeah

Lol she wasn't an ice princess, she was a total ice queen.

@xf_art_

7 жыл бұрын

aesaphyr yeee

@omigosh7158

7 жыл бұрын

Yuri! I knew they'd be one!

@shamyshaquintaira

7 жыл бұрын

your icon tho

@cantretess2346

7 жыл бұрын

ice queen who can fight rather than sitting pretty on her throne!

@hislord1

7 жыл бұрын

Lol, she couldn't compete with the other figure skaters in the moves everyone trains for, so she had to invent a new one that no one else did. Ice queen of fails, lmfao.

I'm old enough to remember watching her skate. & I remember all off comments about her a typical figure skating body. The last time I checked figure skating was a sport and she was beautiful on the ice and what she did. but they couldn't appreciate it. she didn't skate like their typical ice princess mold and they didn't like her for it and they made sure she knew it. Scott Hamilton and jumping jack did backflips and there was not a lot of protest about it but it was always something special to see the only woman be able to accomplish something like that

@jeangentry6656

7 жыл бұрын

momogurl Scott Hamilton had also gone pro by the time he was doing backflips regularly. If she wanted backflips to count, she should have pro sooner. i loved her as a kid and thought she was cool, but her rebellious attitude hurt her professionally.

@monrque

7 жыл бұрын

Jean Gentry she's been a professional for a long time so the whole backflip thing was kind of a moot point. they just didn't like her because of her style. She didn't fit their mold and that's really what it was about. people aren't necessarily accepting if you're different. her style was more athletic along the lines of men skating but there was nothing wrong with that. they just couldn't deal with it at the time. They didn't get mad at the men for being athletic they just didn't think she have the right body

@aceatkins191

7 жыл бұрын

+Mello Carrier 😂

@mavsworld1733

7 жыл бұрын

Don't do a judging sport if you are going to complain that people don't like your style.

@monrque

7 жыл бұрын

MavsWorld they judged her harshly for her being athletic. Because she didn't have the ice princess body they didn't like her. they didn't judge the mend harshly for being athletic they just wasn't used to woman as athletic as she was.

I was living in Germany during her peak years. CNN International use to cover her quite often. She was cheated from gold's on several occasions. Many analyst admitted this. Look at her events; compare with her "competition"; conclusion if you are fair. She was robbed...point blank period. Surya, I've always admired your courage during those times.

@gloria7876

Жыл бұрын

Surya Bonaly lost to other skaters because of poor edges and technique. She could jump because of her gymnastics training.

Total BADASS!!! Those judges where just total idiots for following rules that really didn't have significance. She embraced her uniqueness and power on the ice rather than blending into the molds. She may not have won the Olympics but she made history cuz not everyone that wins gold in Olympics makes history.

@georgiascarlett9679

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's good of them to not make an excptation for her flip as it's illegal for a reason. Ice skating is one of the most dangerous sports and allowing a back flips would undeniably encourage other skaters to practice it and break their necks in practice or competition.

@tobiisiba1641

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgiascarlett9679 exactly hit your head on ice is no freaking joke.

@KennethKetchum

2 жыл бұрын

they stole the gold from her. fuck the olympics.

@donnacoe4648

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching as a child with my mum,we used to watch every year and I remb thinking (this isn't fair) she deserved to win she was amazing!

@mantoine9980

Жыл бұрын

Judges were very racist. This is the world we live in....they picture you to be a person of certain color.

Backflips are very common in shows nowadays. But she is the only one to actually land it on one foot

@NatashaEstrada

7 жыл бұрын

Because it's a banned element they don't learn it. Also Surya was a tumbling champion before she skated. There was a skating star from the 50s that used to do 7 handsprings in a row on skates.

@NatashaEstrada

7 жыл бұрын

franciso7 Of course why would you do a move that gives you NO competitive advantage. It was also banned well before she did it in 1976.

@nathalie_tim

7 жыл бұрын

Elladj Balde has demonstrated it last week on the training, one foot backflip+3toeloop

@fireflare5669

7 жыл бұрын

I'm a little late, but I'm going to add in some of my knowledge. While I don't know if any female skater outside of a competition landed a backflip before Bonaly, as she landed it in an Olympic practice session in 1992, her Olympic backflip was definitely not the first one landed in a competition. Rory Flack Burghart landed one in the 1995 Rider's Ladies Championships, but that wasn't a very big competition. However, the special thing about Bonaly's backflip, as mentioned by +Rachel Freeman, was that it was landed on one foot. The reason given originally as to why backflips weren't counted as jumps is because they 'couldn't be landed on one foot' like all other jumps. So when Bonaly proved that it could be done, it was even more of an 'f you' to the judges than just doing a regular backflip.

@kanekoshindou3128

7 жыл бұрын

Natalia Tim x x

“She didn’t look like the ice princess” Me: “your right....SHES THE FUCKING ICE QUEEN!” Why did i get so many likes wtf...and also people who are disagreeing with me, that’s fine you have your opinion and i have mine

@jeungrioppa5937

6 жыл бұрын

MeeyaBeya queen Yuna, Evgenia, and Alina are the true queens of FS.

@Chrissy_loves_animals

6 жыл бұрын

MeeyaBeya Yup!! 😍😍

@raoulbsantiago80

6 жыл бұрын

MeeyaBeya yasssss! Long live the ice QUEEN!!! Lol

@bgambie21

6 жыл бұрын

Bingo!!

@chrismiller3490

6 жыл бұрын

MeeyaBeya how the fuck could judges hold that shit against her. No one else can do it!!! Those judges can eat a big dick

Bonaly was amazing, point-blank, period. She deserves to be remembered as one of the most amazing skaters, ever.

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

For making a banned backflip? Only people who are amazed by this are culture vultures

It wasn’t about race but she says that “when you’re black you have to do better than everyone who is white.” Who else had the same thought?

@detroitcity27

5 жыл бұрын

In other words.its about race.of course it is

@n.zinhle4391

5 жыл бұрын

@@detroitcity27 not race but misconceptions

@detroitcity27

5 жыл бұрын

I guess you dont know what that word means.but ok.

@n.zinhle4391

5 жыл бұрын

@@detroitcity27 you've never been black so you don't know that everything isn't about race or blamed on it.

@KenyanBunnie

4 жыл бұрын

I remember the talk my mom had with me before school one morning, an it was just that...you’re black, and you have to work three times as hard as your white classmates. I was in elementary school. I think this is a talk many black parents, especially immigrant black parents have with their kids at a very young age.

She shook up a stuffy sport and made it interesting, fun, and less predictable. She's a pioneer of figure skating.

@clairekoutras392

Жыл бұрын

That is what I want to do with skating, I want to make it more open

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

Pioneer by doing a banned move? Backflips werent special, no one did them because they were banned since the 70's.

@DrRDW

5 ай бұрын

​@@mikko3backflips landing on 1 leg is special. Do you know the amount of strength it takes to do something like that on ice? Most can't do a backflip on grass.

@mikko3

5 ай бұрын

@@DrRDW "Do you know the amount of strength it takes to do something like that on ice?" Backflips are quite easy and alot of skaters can do it, very common in exhibitions and shows where they have been performed atleast since the 60's please...

she is fucking I C O N I C, she wrote history with that trick.

@catherinem7155

6 жыл бұрын

bby g exactly, it was a trick and tricks don't win competitions.

@carlhern5176

6 жыл бұрын

Catherine Murphy she's a legend

@burritosenpai5890

6 жыл бұрын

Catherine Murphy exactly,if she gets hurt,then what?

I was in complete awe of this young woman’s athletic talent. She made watching figure skating exciting!

Love her. THAT's real talent. Real athleticism. Real grace. Shame on the judges for not recognizing how far ahead of the curve she was. She redefined what skating can be.

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

It's not its joining a space and not respecting the sport or culture. Figure skating isnt about power

@alexreidzero1357

5 ай бұрын

Then that its y its not popular compars to other sports,lack of creativity ​@@mikko3

I honestly feel upset not knowing about Bonaly, she seems really graceful and beautiful to me when she was skating and I truly believe she is a ice queen badass.

@lucygirl4926

7 жыл бұрын

+Alexis Morales Don't feel bad -- she wasn't promoted as much as other, more graceful skaters. However, once you saw her, you'd never forget her.

@classychicforever

7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Morales Yeah I have never heard of her too now! She seemed pretty awesome!!

@annmariebusu9924

7 жыл бұрын

lucy girl I always remember her she was so powerful. I don't remember the other ladies only the couples

@smoothALOE

7 жыл бұрын

Alexis Morales she was definitely unique and interesting to watch. In the later years of her career, she would select music from Cirque du Soleil shows, which I really enjoyed and inspired better programs for her. She was NOT graceful, by figure skating standards, though. She was a supreme athlete and skated with a ton of speed and strength, much like Tonya Harding (of the USA) or another French rival, Laetitia Hubert. By the way, Hubert was better artistically, but inferior as a technician, yet Bonaly defeated her many times at the national competitions.

I'm French and remember at the time how frustrated people were to see her struggle in the eyes of the judges. She was insanely famous here because everyone loved her unique style.

@PHlophe

6 жыл бұрын

Moi aussi je m'en souviens. wasn't the media shading Suzann Bonaly too by calling her a witch ? people were pretty awful to her.

@TheMelopeus

6 жыл бұрын

I personally don't like a tank on ice. I associate ice scating with balet. It's something so exquisite and elegant.

@PennyPennyPennyPennyPenny

6 жыл бұрын

I remember her showing up on the French ice skating team several times and I remember thinking that she was badass and that France seem pretty awesome for sending an athletic. daredevil into the ice rink with a bunch of snow princesses. she was never the most graceful but she had style and I always admired her for it.

@tosinojo7310

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMelopeus i can bet my last dollar that you are a tank yourself. be kind to yourself

This video brought tears to my eyes because this beautiful woman deserved to be the winner, she deserved more than a 1st place. How could they did such a thing of placing her in a second place? But I am sure of 1 thing, she made history. Today no one remember who the others are, but everybody knows who she is.

She owned that ice. In a class of her own. Performing those backflips so effortlessly, absolutely an amazing skater!! 👍😊

@djkush8495

Жыл бұрын

I usually root for the ice to win, but this one was different.

@jdrosy4414

Жыл бұрын

@@djkush8495 🤭🤭🤭

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

In a class of her own? You right disrespecting the sport by doing banned moves

@nataliakarlik6107

29 күн бұрын

jumper more likely

Being the first at anything, isn't always accepted. Ridicule comes first, praise later.

@RHathemoment

6 жыл бұрын

zheahra Very well said. :)

@crissymac841

6 жыл бұрын

say that

@violethill4813

6 жыл бұрын

Being first at anything make you better than the rest. Surya Bonaly will be remembered and still a topic of conversation long after the others have gone. History in the making!

The hate she faced is disgusting. Everyone who judged her style and skating viewpoint can suck it! This woman is not only beautiful, but is absolutely incredible. Her skating and style is phenomenal and diverse. I’m proud to say she changed history and left a mark worth celebrating. Kudos to her for everything she is and has done!

I remember how much I loved her as young child. I'm French, and I'm mixed black. And back then life at school was miserable because of racism. Seeing her on TV, so strong and beautiful and all... that was huge for me !

@varoonnone7159

11 ай бұрын

I had stones thrown at me calling me a tchingchong and when they found out where I live, they broke my window shouting "the chinese" All my racist aggressors were black and north african

They need to make a movie 🎥 of this beautiful queen 👑

She has her own style so get over it

@Thesinistereyes1

7 жыл бұрын

the judges and the sport of figure skating has its own style of scoring so get over it. that's your own logic.

@foxymaryjane3540

7 жыл бұрын

Things change unless your stuck in a box

@Thesinistereyes1

7 жыл бұрын

Foxy MaryJane it should but in this exact moment in time she performed the rules were already set. maybe in the next olympics it changes but at that time she didnt follow the judge's criteria and she lost for a reason.

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Too bad her style is ugly, hence the never winning ever.

@foxymaryjane3540

7 жыл бұрын

durkadur27 Beauty is I the eye of the beholder

0:50 that is boss. old ass judges probably could barley see how awesome that was. landing on 1 foot 👏👏👏10 !

@hejhej8950

6 жыл бұрын

It was an illegal move, nothing they could do.

@TJ-it1bm

6 жыл бұрын

It was impressive, and I'm hoping soon it will no longer be an illegal move. But there is more then just athletics to figure skating. There is also artistry, which is calculated very much in to who is a winner. She had the athletic aspect down, but had very little artistic ability. Artistry is at least half of what is judged, even in the mens skating. They couldn't exactly say, "She's not artistic and graceful, but heck she's black, so we'll give that a pass" That would be racist. Besides, in her arrogance, she figured she could do an illegal move and have it make up for a mistake concerning a legal move. The one woman on the clip had it dead on when she said she wished she would stop jumping for about six months and just learn to figure skate. So right, and the coach should have done just that.

@jawasstolemydroid4930

6 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a category in figure skating for the more gymnastic athletes on ice, but there's not. Surya Bonaly had similar problems as Tonya Harding. They're both built like athletes, both could blow everyone away with their insane jumps and tricks. But neither of them was graceful about it. They didn't have that "delicate flower on ice" appearance of the sport.

@mckay3182

6 жыл бұрын

T Judd they probably shouldn't, since it very dangerous. Just like in gymnastics, the reason why some moves are banned because it could potentially kill someone who drives themselves to do it.

@bremCZ

6 жыл бұрын

The Ohio Norsemen Exactly it's figure skating not big air. Artistry is part of the points system.

This reminded me so much of feeling incredibly uncomfortable and out of place in ballet lessons to the point I quit a year in. I was constantly told my butt stuck out too much... I have always had a more athletic muscular figure, too. They said it at the end but as soon as I saw the title, I said to myself 'of course, when you're black you have to OVERperform in order to catch people's attention or surpass their expectations'. People are always SURPRISED at my intelligence, artistic ability, equestrianism, piano-playing, that I'm well-spoken etc. I once had a friend's mother watch me eat then congratulate me on having fucking table manners. Every compliment is quietly finished with '...for a black person'. When you're black you always feel the need to impress people or prove them wrong. You start being obsessively over polite, quiet and subservient to not play up to the negative stereotypes. You feel under constant scrutiny and that if you don't excel, it is a poor reflection on your entire race. It's fucking stressful.

Love her... one of the most memorable “figure skaters”

@beckyhenkel7917

2 жыл бұрын

She is the one you can't forget.

yuri better get on her level

@ivytran.777

7 жыл бұрын

Valeria Vallejo I have found my people!! Tomrrow is Wednesday!! Ep 12!!

@alphathot8350

7 жыл бұрын

im definitely gonna cry in tomorrows episode 😭

@celestialcinderella

7 жыл бұрын

Omg yes XD

@celestialcinderella

7 жыл бұрын

+me too thanks SAME!!!!! T.T

@abbeyl.m.3504

7 жыл бұрын

Valeria Vallejo for real

No, Bonaly wasn't an "Ice Princess", she was an "Ice Queen"!!!

@katrinaligas4491

7 жыл бұрын

nice

@lavendersage966

6 жыл бұрын

I would appear so

@pacifiquembaraga5560

6 жыл бұрын

what is the difference between these two? Ice Princess and Ice Queen, and what are the qualifications of becoming either one and who is the most valuable?

@sonatamoon8187

6 жыл бұрын

Pacifique Mbaraga I want to believe that an ice princess would be a skater who embodies kindness, grace, and beauty through their skating, someone who makes you feel suddenly very light or fantastical(main word: fantasy). An ice queen would not only embody beauty and grace, but also power and confidence, giving off the energy that might make you want to punch something, but for a good cause. I feel as if they're both extremely valuable, but it depends on your preference when seeing which one means more to you. That's my interpretation.

I have never forgotten the first time I saw her do a back flip and land on one foot. I couldn't care less about scores; she'll always be a sports hero to me.

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

Of course because you are a culture vulture like her who doesnt respect the sport or culture

I remember when she did the backflip. I was jealous. I can't stand on ice without landing my ass but here she is doing backflips, landing on one foot. I'm just glad notthing ever went wrong on landing and she landed it perfectly and beautifully. She was grateful and an artist in her own unique way. Glad she didn't look like the typical figure skater. This woman had it on lock.

she isn't an ice princess she's the ice queen

@meldoycheong21

7 жыл бұрын

AnnaOverThere agree,!

@riseandshine11

7 жыл бұрын

preach anna..preach! let's just appreciate Art itself.

Thats whats wrong with this world everyone is trying to stick to "tradition" rather than to accept people who are different and if we never do that then how can we grow?

@globaldreaming1232

7 жыл бұрын

Unique Long Grow to what?!

@uniquelong4742

7 жыл бұрын

Global Dreaming grow as people, people of all nations be informed, continue to learn, gain wisdom and knowledge and become optimistic... grow.

@globaldreaming1232

7 жыл бұрын

Unique Long 😊awww!! that was nice.

@uniquelong4742

7 жыл бұрын

LiGht YaGami then why did i get 36 likes?

@uniquelong4742

7 жыл бұрын

LiGht YaGami you are just being negative please go and be negative elsewhere .

I know she wasn't as graceful as the other skaters but I admired her athletic and technical ability. I loved her costumes and her ability to be herself rather than be what someone else wanted her to be. She had a wonderful career in my opinion. Winning the French figure skating title 9 times, 3 time World silver medalist, 5 time European champion. Also 3 Olympics finishing 4th, 5th, and 10th. That there shows you how accomplished she was.

@mikko3

6 ай бұрын

She would of won more if she respected the sport and culture

For the judge to say "She doesn't skate like other skaters because the sound of Her skates on the ice sounds SCRATCHY compared to other skaters on the ice", yeah that sounds like they were totally judging Bonaly fairly (sarcasm for the slower ones). Wether it was race, complexion, or sex that played a roll point of the matter it seemed as if She was nit picked at and maybe Had She been a male competitor their would have been a greater appreciation for Her originality and athleticism. People here agreeing with judges excuses of She didn't fit into this graceful ice skater routine I feel are judging unfairly because throughout history things have been made greater by inovaters and People willing to take chances to step outside the box. I hope that in the present She doesn't look back at Her career and feel it not a worthy success because it wasn't always rewarded as it may have deserved at times Because She may have already inspired some young people and as long as the history is recorded and there for future generations to witness Her legacy will always remain inspire and may inspire a future figure skating superstar.

@kateholcomb3823

4 жыл бұрын

Scratchy skating means you’re skating on your toe pics. Still to this day you can get deductions for skating on your toes instead of using your knees to bend into the ice. shes still a beautiful skater tho

@noraunhappy

Жыл бұрын

No she was making a point about Bonaly’s footwork being weaker than other skaters.

She is an ice goddess, ice princess ain't got shit on a goddess

@drewr4242

6 жыл бұрын

Mermaid Motel Took the words right out my mouth.

You know you've been watching to much yuri on ice videos when these sort of videos come in your recommendation

@Random-jl4jh

7 жыл бұрын

I know right XD

@mawcha

7 жыл бұрын

Livingdeadanimefreak just don't mix YOI with real skating.

@thegrlnxt6838

7 жыл бұрын

Livingdeadanimefreak same

@BasilVT

7 жыл бұрын

@Reinii_ Right, even though that's the exact thing it portrays.... Not gonna lie, I've recently decided to watch the anime, since I saw so many people posting about it recently on ice skating videos. It does a fantastic job at capturing the feeling real people get and even the mistakes people make, the scoring, artistry, etc. All of it is very articulated, just like real ice skaters. So, I see no issue with people mixing YOI with real ice skating. It should be something the ice skating community is proud of, not only that it portrays the sport so well, but that it's grown publicity to it as well.

@lisanguyen6324

7 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, a lot of real life skaters have fallen in love with the show, for the same reasons! So I think it's a great means for people to understand the sport better.

As peope remember after 30 years, show how talented she was, and it was not only about technic. She was an artist on ice: she was mesmerizing. And yes she did deserved a gold medaille. But knowing she is still remember to everyone who saw her perform, she the winner now .

The thing is, she's not the only person capable of doing it. It's just that ice skaters simply do not do it because they know it's an illegal move that they will get docked points for.

I'd rather see this badassery anytime than those boring routines.

@mywigflew6465

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. I have to admit sometimes I get sleepy watching those boring routines. I would love to see a backflip.

@mckay3182

6 жыл бұрын

Knuckle Bine would you also like to see people killing themselves attempting this move?

@bmona7550

6 жыл бұрын

Lily Exposes She meant having variety in in an otherwise closed minded "feminine" ettiquite rules of figure skating judges

@mckay3182

6 жыл бұрын

BMO na sorry, "badassery" like this usually ends with someone being taken away in a stretcher. The reason why routines are like this is because they are safe, but showcase the power of a skater

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽

Being a black female I was truly inspired 😍

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Truly inspired to break rules and never win? Why are you such a racist by the way? Like, no one gives a fuck if you're black.

@kaylawalker4475

7 жыл бұрын

durkadur27 Wtf is wrong with you?

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Alison Lake Wtf is wrong with you? Bitch ass race baiter.

@Itsyagirlbigtay

7 жыл бұрын

I think he's upset that you shine brightly👑

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Taylor Griffin She black, she hides in the night. Quite the opposite of shining brightly I'm afraid.

You guys rock for making this video. More people should know about this badass woman. The undercurrent of racism and acceptance was so apparent back then and she pioneered changing that for many athletes to come after her transcending ice skating.

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@JAY-jl7jx

2 жыл бұрын

today is my first time know her

She is one of my favorite skaters. Always got excited to see her skate.

Why do they keep saying she wasn't feminine? People always say that about us black women, it's annoying.

@bitchslapthesun

7 жыл бұрын

missxxmissxx What the hell is feminine supposed to be anyway?

@HeartNSuspension

7 жыл бұрын

A predetermined standard in society that continually changes depending on what part of the world you live in? *shrugs* The only feminine roles I know for sure that people adhere to is the "petite pretty princess" and the "vivacious voluptuous vixen." Not all girls grow up to fit into either category though, so I feel like we should create a new standard of femininity that extends beyond the scope of being attractive...But that's just me.

@Prettyautumnrain

6 жыл бұрын

Not always. Look at Vanessa James (my favorite lol), shes a feminine and strong black skater. She does amazing jumps and seems almost like a swan on ice, dancing . Bonaly doesn’t. Her jumps were out of this world, yes, but she lacked of the beautiful artistry of ice skating. She would be great at this moment in time, because now judges care more about jumps than anything. For me, Bonaly was an ice jumper in the world of ice skaters. Sadly, because she only cared about jumps. Out of ice I liked her, she seemed cool ;D but there is one thing I disliked about the judges, and it was that they definitely had(and have) favorites, and sometimes over score them, inflating their results. I’m sorry for my English, my first language is actually Spanish ;p

@user-zm9yc2kb8x

6 жыл бұрын

cause she is hench.

@sandytimmons8680

6 жыл бұрын

purple rose as

If her era was NOW I think she'd be a crowd favourite.

@TT-hq2cf

7 жыл бұрын

ikr the crowds would go ABSOLUTELY WILD if she did a flip like that. I would've at least

@noraunhappy

Жыл бұрын

@@TT-hq2cf they did then too. Backflips are crowd pleasers, it’s why you see them in exhibition and show skating a lot. But they’re illegal in competition for a reason and she knew she was gonna lose points for it.

it’s funny, cause this was at the top of my feed and i know surya personally😂

That’s so cool, I’m so proud of her. What an Ice Queen, love her.

I once saw her on tv when I was really little, but I can still clearly remember seeing her doing her famous back-flip. I was floored with amazement and it changed the way I viewed figure skating. While I'm no skater myself, I admire the sport. But it was this woman who made me admire it like I do today

It's only illegal because no one else can do it, same type of shit when the Williams sisters broke out...

@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodw4329

6 жыл бұрын

oh yagelnizzle may want to educate yourself before commenting. Its the same in snowboarding, for women to do flips its LIFE THREATNING. Due to the nature of the bone structure we have a much higher change than men of literally snapping our necks and dying. Its illegal because lifes would be at risk, not some petty reason. Do some research before talking please.

@SKYBRITE27

6 жыл бұрын

The backflip is considered an illegal figure skating move. It can be done in exhibitions and in professional ice skating competitions, but the backflip will not receive credit and a skater will receive deductions (or be disqualified) if the move is performed in eligible amateur figure skating competitions.Aug 6, 2017

@JY-dh7mk

6 жыл бұрын

SKYBRITE and...

@cassif19

6 жыл бұрын

please be Reasonable "Speak for your race"... Really? The fact that she managed to make that move doesn't mean it wasn't dangerous for her. If white and black people should not be forced to obey the same rules in sports, because of physical differences then we should just segregate them completely during competitions. Oh, wait, THAT would actually be racist.

@jonathanwilliams1268

6 жыл бұрын

cassi farcas That's not racist.....

She’s my figure skating coach at the Las Vegas Ice Center!!! She truly is just amazing

It’s crazy because now technical ability was so heavy on scores now. She would be thriving in today’s figure skating world

She was one of the people I looked forward to seeing back when I would watch figure skating. I also feel like I remembered her getting points taken away because she properly wear her tights.

@BahamaWynters

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes, she would get 1 point deduction for those tights. Now, it's no longer a sin and is done frequently by skaters. Bonaly took the heat and the lost points.

i guess you can say... she's a history maker

@mr.popohere1645

7 жыл бұрын

sorry for my bad yuri on ice joke

@mr.popohere1645

7 жыл бұрын

sorry for my bad yuri on ice joke

@LadyKnightEllen

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, you beautiful angel.

@meghanair1706

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Popohere 😂👏👏

@raspberry8865

6 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t bad it was beautiful

We give her credit for doing the backflip on one foot. That's incredible!

I remember loving her athleticism as a kid while watching the Olympics.

I guess the world has a hard time excepting something as beatiful without it being within their own standards (kinda sad). I liked her skating! She seemed like she was having a bit of fun while doing it!

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

That's like a ballerina getting on stage and starts doing Karate, are you going to give her a winning score? It's not even the correct sport.

@shenell1988

7 жыл бұрын

A Aitken It's cool that she was making a name for herself by going outside of the box and being different.

@shenell1988

7 жыл бұрын

durkadur27 it's nothing wrong with being different and trying something new.

@durkadur27

7 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Thrower That's like going to a rock concert and finding out everyone sings opera.

@ewelinakarpinska83

7 жыл бұрын

But she didn't start playing ice hockey or something, it was still ice skating, just dofferent from what people expected. Ice skating doesnt have to be "feminine" Or "seductive". It can be strong and jumpy. That is not a different sport, just a different style.

She would be more suited to compete in gymnastics than figure skating. I think the "art" part of figure skating is really important, like it is in ballet. And in every sport you gotta follow the rules. Still, she's amazing that backflip on ice is crazy.

@rawrs2849

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah! She's awesome and all, but as soon as it says she favoured athleticism over artistry... uh, no :( It's just skating then. What makes figure skating fun to watch over and over is the artistry.

@lucygirl4926

7 жыл бұрын

+rawrs Yup -- you are absolute right! Sure, the jumps are very cool, but it's the way these skaters glide around the ice that seems, oh-I-dont-know, so magical. Grace eluded Bonaly.

@whatreallymatters571

7 жыл бұрын

kupotenshi There's no rule that says she has to be pretty and graceful. She can be whatever the fuck she wants to be and do whatever the fuck she wants. She was the best but like always white supremacy likes to screw people of Colorado over especially if they are black.

@awestning4317

7 жыл бұрын

WhatReallyMatters She wasn't the best

@aglayamajorem9546

7 жыл бұрын

WhatReallyMatters If you apply this mindset with other sports, then you're not fit to be part of any. There are rules in sports and standards to earn their merits.

I remember watching her when I was little. She was one if my favorites because she was tough & fearless.

if someone backflips and lands on one foot on the ice ...then I'm convinced she's badass

Im a street skateboarder and Rollerblader and those tricks shes doing look insanely good. What an amazing woman.

@Angel77300

6 жыл бұрын

she s been junior world champion of tumbling, that s why sh e s so good.

@OlgaLevin

6 жыл бұрын

Cedric L I always wondered if she was ever in gymnastics.

This video is a very real example of people understanding real things like racism, but misapplying it in situations. Application of a theory is just as important as learning it. So many people don't understand this sport but they don't care to as long as they can rant and rave because it fits their worldview that allows them to be perpetually angry and superior.

@brandonbowers7876

7 жыл бұрын

SDoesNotKnow Or maybe we see the same thing over and over, but whenever we call it out there are people in the comments who say "even though racism exists, that's not the case here". But when there are people deflecting and defending for every video that easily fits the pattern of, yes unsubstantiated, but clearly factorial perpetuations of (presumably unintentional) covert racism. I guess for me, I don't see a problem in examining every single situation because the conversation needs to continue.

@SDoesNotKnow

7 жыл бұрын

Except people are engaging in intellectual dishonesty in order to make a point that may not apply. Of course life is not cut and dry and to say racism plays no part is stupid as people don't compartmentalize their prejudices, including racism. That said, so many people don't even know figure skating or even watched the 1994 World Championships or either Surya Bonaly's performance or Yuka Sato's performance but still vehemently argue that Bonaly was robbed. That is a clear showing that some people care more about the argument than the facts. It is not fair to Yuka Sato, a real person and one of the pioneers of putting Asian faces in figure skating (for those who don't know much about figure skating, which seems to be plenty in this comments section, Asians were not always so numerous in this sport), and it undermines the argument that institutional racism exists and results in a backlash like a Trump presidency. People need to be much more conscientious and a lot less lazy and quick to judge before they get all the facts straight.

@brandonbowers7876

7 жыл бұрын

SDoesNotKnow Thank you for elaborating. I see your point and agree with you. I wish more people on the Internet knew how to respond so thoughtfully.

She's a total badass, she inspires me a lot and I think her story needs to be told so that people would remember for the wonderful work she has done in skating. Love you girl.

okay but yall know her name and continue to say black figure skater

okay this woman is fucking awesome and this video has opened my eyes up to how toxic and racist the expectations surrounding female figure skating are. I think women should be able to as aggressive and and strong and athletic as they want to be. Not just are these traits incredibly impressive but they have just as much potential for artistry and meaning as more "traditionally feminine" ones.

@addisondobbins2184

7 жыл бұрын

Arturia-Leaf Green I would say more toxic then racist. Figure skating is similar to ballet where they rather prefer someone graceful and thin the strong and passionate. It has nothing to do with race but more with how you present yourself. She wasn't given the points Because she did illegal moves and she wasn't thin and focused more of her jumps. Other figure skaters focus more on the show and music then the actual moves.

@arturia-leafgreen5127

7 жыл бұрын

Addison Dobbins well i just think shes awesome and y'know racism is pretty toxic so I can probably replace either of those words with the other

@lenc99

6 жыл бұрын

I do agree with no more racism but i have no problem with the figure skating today. I mean it is the mix of art and sport. And the sound of skating really affect the points it show how smooth the skating is.

@sebastianlugo5781

6 жыл бұрын

Arturia-Leaf Green Uh, as a male figure skater, I can say we're held to similar standards. We're meant to be lithe not only for looks but to propel yourself into the air with excess muscle or fat is incredibly hard, even by ten pounds. She was exceptional and a true inspiration but it's unfair to call the judges racist because she thought she could only win on tricks. If you watch a lot of gold medalists, their performance will look like it's a part of the music. While she did this sometimes, it wasn't nearly frequent enough. With anything in life you need to understand and appreciate the traditional parts before you go changing everything and one of the basic rules of skating is that tricks can only get you so far. Regardless of her size or muscle she could have easily displayed more grace and movement with the song, but she didn't.

@zandzgallardo8404

6 жыл бұрын

Nikolai Lugo - I agree. Your perspective gives everyone food for thought. In any field of endeavor, there is a framework or discipline that becomes the foundation of everything else we do before we can truly revolutionize or innovate.

lol Japanese skaters struggled, too. Case in point - Midori Ito. She was very athletic and not ballerina-esque. However, she was the first woman to land a triple-triple jump combination and a triple axel in competition.

What she had shown the world is how talented skater she was a truly daring ice skater. Landing on one foot after backflip so daring moves that even a man have never done before.😍

2022 Winter Olympics made me look this video up. I remember watching her live! She was amazing to watch!

She will definitely be remembered...

@izzy.sylvestre3105

6 жыл бұрын

SParkApCider did she pass?

She was on her own level. They can't compare herself with anyone!

@jeungrioppa5937

6 жыл бұрын

Pink Fluffy Unicorn well if people are fur she’s the queen, she’s against evgenia, Alina, and yuna. And she’s no where near.

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Loved watching her skate!!!🌸💕She should have won many gold medals!!!

That freakn flip on ice! Lol I can’t even skate on ice really! Pure talent!

you're wrong she wasn't ice princess or ice Queen she was an Ice Goddess

@TheMelopeus

6 жыл бұрын

She was more like the ice version of an sovietic tank. I personally don't like how she performs and i can understand the judges. It feels stiff.

@user-ms2ri4jb3c

6 жыл бұрын

She had a unique style of skating but she was not that good.

@johnfredrik5345

6 жыл бұрын

TheMelopeus Lol! You fucking racist bitch. I'm glad a talent like her will never have to associate with fuck faces like yourself.

@user-ms2ri4jb3c

6 жыл бұрын

john ko marvel why is it that the first thing you’re talking about is race. Her skating is bad. Not only that but you praise her for performing an illegal move that could have injured her. Not only that but her skating was stiff and she still couldn’t perform some basic moves. Figure skating is about grace and power, not a bunch of complex tricks. Get it through your head and stop letting race rule your life

@johnfredrik5345

6 жыл бұрын

勇利さん 😂😂 Her skating was bad? That must be why she got so much praise than lol! You fucked up human being. I'm not even going to continue with fucked up people like you. Goodbye. :)

she is not princess she is goddess of ice . the queen of ice .

Surya was one of my favorite competitive figure skaters. I love athletic skaters like her - they are thrilling to watch. Her background in acrobatics both helped and hindered her, as did her mom as a "coach". During her competitive career, Surya basically treated her figure skates, which are double-bladed, like hockey skates with a toe pick. She ignored using the edges of the two blades, instead relying on her incredible athleticism to muscle through moves. I wish wish wish that she had been taught figure skating basics to learn how to use her edges when she was young. I imagine if she'd learned to really use her edges, we'd be talking about how she was the only woman to successfully complete quad jumps. And that backflip is still the most incredible move that anyone has ever done wearing skates. Note, like I said earlier, it's done completely on a flat blade, no edging required. I think this sport needs a Surya that is trained to use her edges, because when that young lady comes around, the sport will change again in a good way.

Bruh that jump was lit, I got so shook when I saw it

I remember watching her, she was amazing! I remember how shocked we were that she did not win. She did in our hearts though.

I do believe that she is a total rebel and standards could be change. I love how she did not hesistate to be who she is. Everyone is allowed to express themselves and if she express herself in that manner who are they to stop her? Doesn't mean someone does not fit your standard or the tradition does not men you should pull that person down their level.

@jawasstolemydroid4930

6 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a part of the competition that involved mainly just the tricks, not the dance. I don't want that to dominate the sport, but it would give more athletic skaters a chance to show their stuff. That being said, there's a movement within the organization to keep skating "pure." Which is to say: Be sweet, dainty, tiny, and light on your feet like a little ballerina. This sports seems more about who you are rather than just how good you are.

@jawasstolemydroid4930

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! I enjoy the sport! (fun, super basic, was never competitive or even good.) But I still love to watch now and then. Either way, I support it. :)

@clara-nt9rx

6 жыл бұрын

This is not a class presentation its professional sports people work their ass off to get into they dont just change rules on the spot

@ChickenPermissionOG

3 жыл бұрын

express yourself all you want just don't expect to win.

Dang people do some messed up stuff to us but she still kept going and is now coaching people?! Respect 😤😁

lol, I remember her, she was a bad ass. I applaud her. Enjoyed watching her skating and backflipping too. go girl

She is my new hero.

@aceatkins191

7 жыл бұрын

😇i love it😇

I am so proud to have met Bonaly and skate on the same ice as her.

@zahraab5165

7 жыл бұрын

an ARMY huh ARMYs are everywhere and ur so lucky to have met the ice Queen!!!!!!!!!!!! i have always wanted to do skating but never get the chance to...;~;

@vivian4119

7 жыл бұрын

KawaiiBootay YOU MET THE ICE QUEEN YOURSELF!?

@KittyPieIsCrayCray

7 жыл бұрын

SpookleMoon Yeah, her mother works at ice rink I go to, and a few times I talked to her.

@cinsoring6598

7 жыл бұрын

KawaiiBootay oh that's so cool (also I like your icon, it got some jams)

@alicea364

6 жыл бұрын

YOU DID??? DO YOU LIVE IN MINNESOTA?? sorry, I get excited when Something relates to my state...

Who cares for biased judges. The world loves her. She's a winner for many reasons, and the back flip proves it

2018 and first time I've ever heard of her, she's amazing. 😻😻

Judges:Hey you're not that good Figure skater: *does backflip* Judges:Lol jk plz don't hurt me

@janedoe2299

6 жыл бұрын

K Don't drink bleach

@nataliam450

6 жыл бұрын

Jane Doe what is tHiS COmMeNT

@janedoe2299

6 жыл бұрын

Natalia M @ Judges pic

she was remarkable,cant believe she never got gold. the stuffy judges wernt up to the challenge of judging a unique dancer.

@ladyjsmooth9174

6 жыл бұрын

P Heart Come on now. You know why.

She lived her God given story, she is history, she has her own voice, she was a leader then and now, she showed little girls all over the world that that dream you feel in the depths of heart IS yours to live, so go for it, confidently, boldly and joyously!!!!❤️

Has anyone ever gone back and re-scored some of the older competitions using the new scoring system, just as an exercise? I'd be interested to know whether that would have changed any of the outcomes. Re Surya Bonaly, I always admired the fact that she did her own thing in her competition days. She might not have been traditionally graceful, but she was a true original and always exciting to watch. And that backflip was amazing! (Although I do understand the safety concern.)

I used to love watching her skate. She was just so full of life and energy...and she didn't move round the ice looking like she had a broomstick up her arse. She loved what she did.... she should have won more competitions....

Bonaly was indeed badass. But it makes sense that she didn't win, ice skating is more than technical elements, it's also about grace and fluid transitions and artistic performance etc. The way media treated her and how people spoke about her was definitely influenced by racism though.

@kristin123a

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could maybe think of it as rhythmic gymnastics, and what she did was more like artistic gymnastics or acrobatics.

@gricecream

7 жыл бұрын

Ilyena Damodred it's like cheerleading. more dance than athletic skills.

This great ice skater did more for figure skating with her originality across the board. Anybody can be the run of the mill skater that's what the world saw for years. It was high time to see a real skater that brought a wealth of creativity, athleticism, and controversy. Real talent!!!

She won the hardest challenge: enjoying her sport despite the unfair and cruel judging. Great Surya ❤

how many yuri on ice do you have to watch to see this in your recommendations

@justagirl1245

7 жыл бұрын

unicorns are what happen when lay hip thrusts One lol (for me)

@Kyuushi94

7 жыл бұрын

unicorns are what happen when lay hip thrusts Not much, evidently! I haven't gotten into that show yet, but this came up in my recommended just today!

@katreptilian3866

7 жыл бұрын

oml yes Now all my reccomendations are about Ice Skating lol

@Darksin757Production

7 жыл бұрын

None.

@alannahlapenna5440

6 жыл бұрын

how about you guys stick to watching amvs and stop flooding these videos with stupid comments like these

I have never seen a BACKFLIP before!! Simply amazing and talented. It really is a shame that she wasn't appreciated during her time.

@davidmehnert6206

6 жыл бұрын

She was deeply appreciated during her career, a household name in France well before Lillehammer.

@haruki5360

6 жыл бұрын

Too bad ice figure is not all about trick, they also need to judge the art

@Tan87ful

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The judges were jackasses but their biased selfs. You don’t be biased towards your favorites. That’s a no, no.

I remember this... She was amazing!!

Watching her do the backflips gave me goosebumps.