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Ilia Malinin Lands First Legal Olympic Backflip in 50 Years
Ilia Malinin became the first Olympic skater in 50 years to legally land a backflip, a move recently re-allowed by the International Skating Union, thrilling audiences and Novak Djokovic.
- On Sunday, Ilia Malinin, U.S. figure skater, legally landed a backflip on one skate at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, the first legal Olympic backflip in five decades.
- After the rule change, the International Skating Union reversed its ban on somersault-type jumps for the 2024-2025 season, allowing Malinin to debut the backflip in competition in 2024.
- Spectators and viewers reacted instantly as Ilia Malinin, U.S. figure skater, threw out a backflip that landed on one foot, prompting disbelief.
- Facing a tie with Japan, Team USA figure skating squad needed a big free skate, and Ilia Malinin's performance clinched gold despite his backflip not counting toward technical points.
- Some social media users argued Malinin's acclaim has eclipsed Surya Bonaly, who said 'I appreciate more and I feel more proud of myself now, today, than years ago for when I did it'.
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