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Korbut flip -

Also known as the "deadloop," the Korbut flip was named after Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, who performed the new move at the Summer Olympics in Munich in 1972. 

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An illegal move -

While performing the move, Korbut stood on the high bar, executed a backflip and grasped the bar once more. But standing on the high bar was later declared illegal in accordance with the Code of Points, banning the move from the Olympics considering the high level of risk involved.

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Thomas salto -

The Thomas salto is one of the most infamous moves in gymnastics, recognized for its high difficulty and the serious risks involved. The move is named after American gymnast Kurt Thomas, who performed the move in the '70s.

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Visually stunning, but extremely dangerous -

This move involves a complex sequence of flips and twists, making it visually stunning but extremely dangerous to perform.

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Resulted in several accidents -

Following several serious accidents in the early '80s, the move was banned and removed from the Code of Points and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

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A tragedy -

The most infamous accident involving the Thomas salto was that of Elena Mukhina, a world champion then, who broke her neck while practicing the move.

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Permanently quadriplegic -

The injury left Mukhina, a gymnast from the Soviet Union, permanently quadriplegic at the age of 20.

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Roll-out skills -

Popularized in the '70s and '80s, roll-out skills are gymnastics moves where the gymnast ends a somersault or flip by rolling out on the floor rather than landing on their feet.

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Potential neck injuries -

Roll-out skills have been banned in women's gymnastics for a while because of how precise the landing must be in order to avoid a neck or a head injury.

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Banned for men, too -

Roll-out skills were also banned in men's gymnastics in the 2017-2020 Code of Points because of the same safety concerns.

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Back-to-back tumble -

Back-to-back tumbles involve performing multiple flips or somersaults in succession without any pauses.

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Popularity -

Back-to-back tumbles were popular in the '80s and '90s, when gymnasts like Oksana Omelianchik and Daniela Silivaş performed them to great effect in their routines.

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Increased chance of falls and uncontrolled landings -

The main risk with back-to-back tumbles is the increased chance of falls and uncontrolled landings, which can cause serious injuries like sprains, fractures, or concussions. Due to the risks, this move has become less common in modern competitions.

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Belly beats -

Commonly referred to as just "beats" or "beating the bar," belly beats are when a gymnast swings from a handstand position on the high bar and slams their hips into the low bar.

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Perfection is crucial -

To perform this skill correctly, the bars have to be on the perfect setting, ensuring each gymnast hits the right spot.

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Belly beats are now gone -

While visually striking, the belly beat is no longer a part of contemporary gymnastics. The move posed substantial risks of impact injuries to the hips and lower abdomen.

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Produnova vault -

One of the most challenging maneuvers in gymnastics, the Produnova vault is named after Russian gymnast Yelena Produnova.

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Technical difficulty -

The Produnova vault consists of a front handspring onto the vaulting table, followed by two front somersaults in the air before landing.

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Not banned, but rarely performed -

Unlike some other dangerous moves on this list, the Produnova vault is not officially banned. However, it's highly discouraged due to the risks involved.

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Gaylord II -

Named after American gymnast Mitch Gaylord, Gaylord II is a release move on the high bar where the gymnast performs a front flip over the bar and grabs it again.

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Changing the game -

Mitch Gaylord introduced the Gaylord II during his competitive career in the '80s, a time of significant innovation in gymnastics.

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Potential risks -

Unlike some other dangerous gymnastics moves, the Gaylord II is not officially banned. However, its performance is highly discouraged, as missing the bar can lead to severe injuries, including fractures or sprains.

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One-handed giants -

One-handed giants are high bar swings performed with only one hand.

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Pushing boundaries -

Gymnasts like Mitch Gaylord and Trent Dimas were known for their high bar skills, including one-handed giants.

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The risks -

However, the lack of stability and control increases the risk of falls and injuries, which is why this move is heavily discouraged and avoided in competitions.

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Over-the-bar dismounts -

Over-the-bar dismounts are high-risk moves where the gymnast performs sequences of flips or twists, ultimately flying over the high bar before landing on their feet.

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Easy to miss -

The primary danger of over-the-bar dismounts is the potential for missing the bar or failing to clear it completely.

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Falls and collisions -

A miss can result in severe falls or collisions with the bar, leading to injuries such as fractures, concussions, or spinal injuries​.

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Regulations -

FIG and other governing bodies have introduced regulations, which discourage or even prohibit high-risk dismounts like those involving flips over the bar.

Sources: (FloGymnastics) (Gymnast Gem) (EssentiallySports) 

See also: Major scandals in Olympic history

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