Biellmann

English

Etymology

The body positioning of a skater performing the Biellmann

Named after Denise Biellmann, who popularized this maneuver, making it her signature move.

Noun

Biellmann (plural Biellmanns)

1. (figure skating) a spin on one skate while upright, with one leg in the air, and both hands gripping the figure skate above the figure skater's head

Synonyms

• Biellmann spin