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

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

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O “Dead Loop” foi uma acrobacia realizada por Olga Korbut nas Olimpíadas de Munique em 1972. Essa foi a primeira e única vez que a manobra foi documentada. A acrobacia consistia em três movimentos: ficar em pé na barra alta, executar um salto mortal para trás e segurar a barra novamente. Apesar da impressionante execução, os juízes desqualificaram a performance de Korbut, alegando que a manobra era extremamente perigosa e propensa a causar lesões graves. O “Dead Loop” é visto como um movimento d