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

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

At the 1972 Munich Olympics, a 17-year-old Soviet gymnast named Olga Korbut didn't just win gold— she changed her sport forever. During the uneven bars final, she performed a move that left the world in awe: standing on the high bar, she launched herself backward into a full backflip and, defying gravity, caught the bar again. This breathtaking maneuver, instantly dubbed the "Korbut Flip," was a revolutionary blend of artistry and audacity. It helped earn her three gold medals and shifted women'

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

#OnThisDay 47 years ago, Olga Korbut won gold in balance beam and floor exercise. #Munich1972 | Olympics