The incredible flexibility of Olga Korbut. ✨ #gymnastics | Sporteverywhere

The “Dead Loop” is a classic, albeit highly dangerous, gymnastics number that was banned after the 1972 Munich #Olympics—but not before Olga Korbut’s Dead Loop became the only one ever documented. While you might not see the move performed at any high-level sporting competitions again, you have full permission to be mesmerized by the move, AKA the Korbut Flip 🤸‍♀️ We're highlighting remarkable #womeninsports history leading up to #Paris2024. Follow along! | The Female Quotient

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

Revolutionary! Olga Korbut was the first gymnast to perform a backward somersault on the beam. #Munich1972 | Olympics

Watch the stunning performance from Olga Korbut at Munich 1972 and get inspired for the #WGC2022. #RoadToParis2024 #OlympicQualifiers | Olympics