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 🤸‍♀️

🤯 Insanely Dangerous Gymnastics- Olga Korbut's Dead Loop from the Olympics #olympicgymnastics

In 1972, Olga Korbut’s dangerous “Dead Loop” flip stunned Olympics, was banned for extreme risk.