Feb 9, 2026 · From Terry Kubicka and Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, the banned figure skating backflip is finally back on Olympic ice — and is still stirring controversy.

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 11, 2026 · The backflip was a cursed term in Olympic competition before Malinin's ascendancy. But just what is the history behind one of figure skating's most controversial moves?

3 days ago · Doing a backflip, also called a back-tuck, somi, or salto, is a great way to show off your flexibility and agility, but it's also an advanced skill. During a backflip, your body makes a full 360 …

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.

1 day ago · French champion Surya Bonaly backflipped on Olympic ice years before Ilia Malinin was even born, and it brought her penalization, not plaudits.

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.

The team event gold medal came down to Ilia Malinin, and he put on a thrilling performance to secure the gold medal for Team USA.

2 days ago · Ilia Malinin reveals the real reason behind performing the once-banned backflip on the Olympic stage, amid Surya Bonaly controversy.