Mike first skater to land
back full on ice, the "tornado"
Mike was a big hit on the 25th Anniversary Tour of Champions On Ice by adding a back flip with a full twist to the show. He calls it the "tornado." He is the first person in the world to land such a jump.
"It was a lot of fun to be the first person to do the "tornado" in figure skating," Michael said. "My dad was an Olympic gymnast, and I started practicing it this summer with his help. Boy, it’s scary the first time you do it!"
Michael takes off for the "Tornado" during his interpretive free program at the Hallmark Skater's Challenge in Columbus, Ohio. He completed the attempt, marking the first time that a back flip with a full twist has been completed in competition.
Mike in the middle of his amazing "Tornado"./From Pantinage magazine
