With incredible footwork, a 12-year-old skater gained 86 million views.


Sofia Bogdanova: A Roller Skating Prodigy

Young Russian athlete Sofia Bogdanova captivated the audience with her precise and elegant roller figure skating performance at the 2017 Slalom Open competition in Shanghai. Wearing a dark blue mini-dress, Sofia effortlessly glided between the cones, performing most of her routine on the toes of her skates with grace worthy of a ballerina.

Her outstanding performance earned her victory not only that year but also the following one. Sofia was born on August 6, 2005, in Moscow, Russia. She began her journey with ice figure skating lessons at the age of four, which eventually led to her passion for roller skating.

2017 SSO Junior Female Classic Slalom — 1st place — Sofia Bogdanova

Despite her natural talent, Sofia’s success came through hard work. She trains five days a week — a serious workload for a girl her age. This level of dedication required sacrificing many typical childhood activities, but it’s clear her efforts are paying off in the form of stunning performances.

Sofia Bogdanova performance 2017 — YouTube

Watch the video below to see Sofia’s breathtaking roller skating performance.