In 1972, at the Munich Olympics, 17-year-old Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut performed the groundbreaking “Dead Loop,” also known as the Korbut Flip. Standing on the high bar, she executed a backflip, regrasping the bar, stunning audiences with her daring acrobatics. This move, never seen before in international competition, earned her a 9.8 score but sparked controversy due to its extreme risk. The “Dead Loop” was banned after 1972 due to its dangerous nature, with potential for severe head and neck