The banned 'Dead Loop" or the "Korbut Flip" performed by Olga Korbut at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. 👀 This was both the FIRST and the LAST time the trick was documented. (🎥 @olympics) | CBS Sports

The "Dead Loop," also known as the "Korbut Flip," is a groundbreaking gymnastics move performed by Olga Korbut during the 1972 Munich Olympics. In this daring maneuver, Korbut stood on the high bar, executed a backflip, and then re-grasped the bar. This audacious routine captured global attention, showcasing an unprecedented level of athleticism and creativity in gymnastics. The Korbut Flip not only earned Korbut widespread acclaim and a place in gymnastics history but also pushed the boundaries

This deadly backflip, Dead Loop, is one of the most life-threatening tricks and its also known as the Korbut Flip because it was first performed by Belarusian gymnast Olga Korbut in 1972 at the Munich Olympics. However, the trick was only documented once and was banned in 1972 due to its dangerous nature 😲🤸‍♀️She gained a 9.8/10 by standing on a high bar and performing a backflip before gripping the bar again. Korbut has forever etched her name in gymnastics history for the finesse she flaunte

The “Dead Loop,” also known as the “Korbut Flip,” is a groundbreaking gymnastics move performed by Olga Korbut during the 1972 Munich Olympics, which revolutionized the sport. In this daring maneuver, Korbut stood on the high bar, executed a backflip, and then re-grasped the bar.This audacious routine captured global attention, showcasing an unprecedented level of athleticism and creativity in gymnastics. The Korbut Flip not only earned Korbut widespread acclaim and a place in gymnastics history