what is the dead loop in gymnastics

The "Dead Loop" is a gymnastics move that was performed by Olga Korbut at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The move involves a gymnast standing on the high bar, performing a backflip, and grasping the bar again. The move is also known as the Korbut Flip. The move was banned from gymnastics shortly after Korbuts performance due to the immense risks involved in its performance. The move has never been performed in high-level international sporting competitions again. The move is considered a dangerous stunt and can go horribly wrong if the gymnast misses their footing or does not manage to grasp the bar in the end. The move was documented once when performed by Olga Korbut and then banned forever from gymnastics. The move resurfaced on social media in 2022 and gained attention. The move was banned because of the high level of risk involved.