The Bielman position is named after Champion Swiss skater Denise Bielmann who originated this move. This position takes quite a bit of stretching. The skater holds his or her skate blade and pulls the leg way back up over the head. The legs are completely split, but the knee of the free leg is bent.
Bielman Position
From Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com
Painting Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik
Bielman
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