This spin was invented by
Swiss skater
Denise Biellmann.
While spinning on her left leg, the
skater reaches behind her and
grabs the blade of her
right skate. She then pulls the right leg completely over her head. The most important thing for this spin is to keep the speed up. This spin requires a lot of flexibility even for a
woman.
Most recently there have been more men to do the spin, which is quite impressive. There has also been a lot of
variability with the position.
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