62. Surya Bonaly

"Please, try to be fair." - Surya Bonaly, 1994 World Championships

Episode 62 of the The Land of Desire: French History and Culture podcast, hosted by Diana Stegall, titled "62. Surya Bonaly" was published on September 24, 2020 and runs 50 minutes.

September 24, 2020 ·50m · The Land of Desire: French History and Culture

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Summary

The story of Surya Bonaly, France's innovative, infamous anti-ice princess. Was she a victim of racism, a squandered talent, or simply ahead of her time? And will anyone ever dare to attempt her signature move?

Episode Description

At long last, I get to combine two of my great passions: French history and 1990s women’s figure skating! Let’s face it, France hasn’t produced that many great female skaters over the decades. Male skaters like Alain Calmat and Pierre Péra made their way to the champion’s podium, but as the end of the 20th

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