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The Complicated And Controversial History Of Figure Skating’s Backflip

MILAN, ITALY - February 08: Ilia Malinin of the United States performs a somersault during his routine in the Figure Skating, Team Event, Men's Single Skating Free Skating at the Milano Ice Skating ...
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Ilia Malinin's Olympic backflip made history. But he's not the first to do it

Want more Olympics updates? Subscribe here to get our newsletter, Rachel Goes to the Games, delivered to your inbox for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. MILAN — Ilia ...
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From Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, figure skating’s backflip comeback sparks reaction

Ilia Malinin made history the last two seasons by landing the most difficult jump in figure skating time after time. This week, he plans to make some more by backflipping on the ice. Skate America, ...
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The history of figure skating’s most controversial trick — the backflip

MILAN — After decades of debate, discussion and disinformation, these Olympic Games are featuring cartwheels, handstands and — yes — the backflip in figure skating, reversing one of the sport’s most ...