Danny León executes perfect skateboard jump during solar eclipse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León performed a perfectly timed jump during a total solar eclipse on August 13, 2026. The stunt took place as the Moon blocked the Sun, providing a dramatic backdrop for the aerial trick. León, representing Spain in prior Olympic Games, managed to capture the moment on social media where it quickly went viral, gaining millions of views within 24 hours. The total solar eclipse was the first of its kind visible in parts of Spain for over a century.
- •León launched the jump as the Moon covered the Sun
- •The total solar eclipse was visible across Spain and Portugal
- •Crowds gathered to witness the rare astronomical event
- •León described the jump as 'the move of my life'
- •The video received millions of views shortly after being posted
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"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.
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