Surya Bonaly

In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.

Athlete Surya Bonaly is highlighted in this special. Surya Bonaly is a French former competitive figure skater. Known for her power and amazing skill, being the only person to land a one legged back flip in the Olympics, she persevered in her sport.