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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 ...
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Why Figure Skater Ilia Malinin’s Winter Olympics Backflip Is Such a Big Deal

Welcome to your go-to guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics. We’re tracking everything—from real-life heated rivalries (yes, they exist) to under-the-radar sports and surprise standouts—so you can catch ...
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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 ...