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Figure skater Surya who landed a backflip at the 1998 Winter Olympics, when the move was still banned Crossword Clue

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By WordClues Team • Updated Sep 28, 2026

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Figure skater Surya who landed a backflip at the 1998 Winter Olympics, when the move was still banned Crossword Clue Q&A

Figure skater Surya who landed a backflip at the 1998 Winter Olympics, when the move was still banned Crossword Clue

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