Skater Danny León's eclipse jump becomes viral sensation

Spanish Olympic skater Danny León captured a stunning image during the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, performing a jump silhouetted against the fully eclipsed sun. The video, titled "El truco de mi vida, eclipse mode," has gone viral, nearing 10 million views on Instagram Source: elnacionalve. León, a two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), executed the trick in Novales, a small town in Huesca, Spain Source: infobae. The project was a team effort with photographer Jaicano and cameraman Gochi Estrella, who scouted locations and built a ramp with SB Ramps Source: elmundoes. The team had only about 30 seconds during totality to capture the shot, and León succeeded on his third attempt Source: elmundoes. The image has been hailed as one of the most iconic of the eclipse, with some outlets noting it overshadowed other sports events Source: infobae. León, who is aiming for the Atlanta 2028 Olympics, says they are already planning for the next eclipse in Spain next year Source: diariolibree. The viral moment highlights the intersection of sport and astronomy, capturing public imagination across Spain.