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Inside History on Instagram: "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 Section on Instagram: "The Dead Loop is one of the most dangerous gymnastics tricks ever performed. Belarusian gymnast Olga Korbut, known as "The Sparrow of Minsk," first executed it at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Despite her flawless execution, which earned her a score of 9.8/10, the trick was banned the same year due to its life-threatening risks. Korbut's move has since become a legendary moment in gymnastics history, showcasing her extraordinary skill and finesse. #olympics"

gymnasticsfanatic on Instagram: "🥇1972 Olympic Floor Champion Olga Korbut 🥇 #olgakorbut #olympicchampion #munich1972 #olympics #womensgymnastics #vault #balancebeam #floorexercise #gymfan #gymnasticsvideo #gymnastics #Olympicgymnastics #gymnasticslife #gymnasticsreel #gymnasticsshoutout #gymnasticslove #gimnasia #ginástica #ginástico #Olímpico #olimpíadas"

The Female Quotient® on Instagram: "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 🤸‍♀️"

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History on Instagram: "The Dead Loop is one of the most dangerous gymnastics tricks ever performed. Belarusian gymnast Olga Korbut, known as "The Sparrow of Minsk," first executed it at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Despite her flawless execution, which earned her a score of 9.8/10, the trick was banned the same year due to its life-threatening risks. Korbut's move has since become a legendary moment in gymnastics history, showcasing her extraordinary skill and finesse. #olympics #history"

Gymnast Olga Korbut's daring 1972 Olympic routine has gone viral with over 2 million views on Twitter.

Gold Medalist Olga Korbut of the USSR on balance beam during competition at Olympic Sports Hall at 1972 Olympics in Munich. Photo by Neil Leifer #sportsillustrated #sipicturecollection #siclassic #olympics #sioriginals

Olga Korbut doing Korbut Flip uneven bars at the Summer Olympics 1972 Photo John D