Ilia Malinin's Olympic backflip made history. But he's not the first to do it

U.S. figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin did a backflip in his Olympic debut, and another the next day. The controversial move was banned from competition for decades until 2024.
The Watchdog

Ilia Malinin “Quad God” Stuns The World With A Backflip During Winter Olympics– Why Are Fans Focused On A Different Skater?

This year’s 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan were full of feats and records as athletes competed throughout the last weekend. A ...

Are backflips allowed in figure skating? Why everyone is talking about Surya Bonaly

U.S. figure skater and gold-medal favorite Ilia Malinin stunned fans when he delivered a backflip during the men's short program of the team competition on Saturday.
Forbes

The Complicated And Controversial History Of Figure Skating’s Backflip

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Artistic Gymnastics and Olympic Sports Analyst and Author. MILAN, ITALY - February 08: Ilia Malinin of the United States performs ...