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Dangerous gymnastics moves that are banned from the Olympics
Certain moves or elements can be banned due to safety concerns
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Gymnastics is an evolving sport, with athletes always pushing the limits of what they can do. But chasing perfection has led to some highly dangerous moves, including the Korbut flip, which was performed once at the Munich Olympics in 1972 before being swiftly banned. Over time, a bunch of other risky moves have been banned due to safety concerns or because they don't align with the sport's regulations.
Curious? Click on for a rundown of the most dangerous moves that are no longer allowed in gymnastics.
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