Architecture

Lyon 25

Lyon

Lyon 25 is a staircase associated with the Palais des congrès de Lyon in Cité Internationale, Lyon, France. It gained notoriety in 2002 after being chosen as a location for the video Sorry by Ali Boulala. During the attempts, the skateboard snapped in half on the first landing, and a later attempt ended with the skateboard being kicked away as the skater fell and landed on his feet. The attempts left him unable to skateboard for two months. In 2014, Aaron "Jaws" Homoki also attempted the staircase. Tony Hawk described the feat as one of the greatest in skateboarding history. The combination of Sorry and Homoki’s success made the staircase well known among skateboarders. Sociologist Paul O'Connor described it as a pilgrimage spot, and for many it is closely associated with bailing, injury, and failure.

Map showing the location of Lyon 25 in Lyon
Location of Lyon 25 in Lyon

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Notoriety and Location

Lyon 25 gained notoriety in 2002. It is associated with the Palais des congres de Lyon, located in the Cite Internationale area of Lyon, France. The available facts link the object to this setting and indicate that its public recognition became notable in that year.

Skateboarding Attempts and Recognition

Lyon 25 was used as the location for the video Sorry by Ali Boulala in 2002. An early attempt ended with such force that the skateboard snapped in half. In a later attempt, the skater kicked the board away while falling and landed on his feet. The attempts left him unable to skateboard for two months. The staircase was attempted again by Aaron "Jaws" Homoki in 2014. Tony Hawk later celebrated Lyon 25 as one of the greatest feats in skateboarding history.

Skateboarding Fame and Cultural Meaning

Legacy's Sorry and Homoki's success made the staircase famous among skateboarders. Sociologist Paul O'Connor described the staircase as a pilgrimage spot for skateboarders. For many, the site is sacred because of Legacy's attempt and the film's focus on bailing, injury, and ultimate failure. Education researcher Alan Reid argues that the staircase design itself inherently inspires some individuals to perform stunts.