#the dead loop

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Olga Korbut

Olga Korbut performing the banned 'Dead Loop' the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany.

The dead loop which is performed by standing on a high bar and then executing a backflip before grabbing the bar again was performed by Olga. It was the first and last time performed at the global level.

Why was it banned?

High risk of injury, many teens ended up with severe injuries including broken necks.