WATCH: Olympic Skateboarder’s Perfect Jump Around Eclipse’s Ring of Fire Goes Mega-Viral
The skateboarder launched himself into the air just as the Moon blocked the Sun to provide the backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León executed a breathtaking jump during Wednesday's total solar eclipse, perfectly timed to coincide with the moon blocking the sun. León shared the video of his stunt on social media following the eclipse, describing it as "the move of my life." The professional skateboarder, who represented Spain in the men's park competition at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, landed the trick during the brief period of totality when the moon completely obscures the sun.
The eclipse was visible across northern and central Spain and Portugal, as well as parts of Greenland and Iceland. However, it was León's viral clip that captured the attention of millions, with his jump perfectly timed to the second as the eclipse reached Portugal and Spain shortly before sunset.
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