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'
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