The backflip is not assigned a points value and is not a required element but can be included as part of the choreographic sequence during the free skating program. The backflip is executed by skating …

Feb 9, 2026 · For decades, the backflip was the "forbidden fruit" of figure skating—a move that defined rebellion as much as athleticism. After a 48-year exile, it has finally returned to the Olympic stage.

Feb 11, 2026 · Ilia Malinin is one of three figure skaters to pull off a backflip in Olympic competition.

Feb 9, 2026 · Ilia Malinin achieved a historic feat as the 21-year-old figure skater landed the first legal backflip in 50 years at the ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics and helped Team USA win figure skating …

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Feb 7, 2026 · Ilia Malinin became the first person in 50 years to legally land a backflip at the Winter Olympics, doing it in the figure skating team event.

Feb 9, 2026 · 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.

Feb 10, 2026 · Malinin made history with his Olympic backflip, but some say the glory was owed to a Black skater The 21-year-old from Virginia delivered a crucial free skate on Sunday night for the …

Feb 7, 2026 · Malinin is the first skater to legally pull off a backflip at the Winter Olympics since American skater Terry Kubicka did it at the 1976 Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

Feb 9, 2026 · Ilia Malinin's banned move—a backflip—just made Winter Olympics history after 47 years. See the stunning photos and videos of the 21-year-old's legendary moment on the ice.