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High School Graduate’s Backflip Collides With Classmate in Viral Video

Both students issued public responses following the video’s viral spread on TikTok.

Overview

  • The incident occurred during South Plantation High School’s graduation ceremony on June 1 at Nova Southeastern University’s Rick Case Arena in Plantation, Florida.
  • Seventeen-year-old Gavin Robinson attempted a mid-stage backflip and accidentally struck his classmate Amelia as she stepped forward to receive her diploma.
  • Amelia posted the footage to TikTok, where it has garnered more than 3.5 million views and thousands of viewer comments.
  • She confirmed she sustained no serious injuries and asked viewers not to direct hostility toward Robinson.
  • Robinson says he informed roughly ten classmates of his plan and continues to defend the stunt despite receiving a wave of negative comments online.