I try the Death Loop. *BANNED GYMNASTICS SKILL

[@just_caitlin]

I will never stop saying it; Olga Korbut's bars routine is the best routine ever. Period.

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

💯💯💯💯💯💯 I agree with you. so iconic for the history of our incredible sport.

[@joelmelissam]

I agree. I'm not a gymnast, but I rematch it often. 😊

[@sasak9794]

It was Elena Mukhina that make her routine much harder. You have it on You Tube.

[@Apollosdaughterbek]

So trueee❤

[@msxadina]

Bars routine yes but floor is definitely Katelyn ohashi

[@violetwilliamson2570]

Seeing you work so hard to achieve this skill makes me realize what a phenomenal gymnast olga korbut truly was for her time!... I was always a fan and thought she was fantastic.... but seeing you try this skill and realizing how dangerous it really can be make me have even more respect for one of my favorite gymnasts ever!❤... great job by the way!

[@lenoreandreas4000]

People seem to forget, the blind grab on the way back was almost as impressive! P.S. um, why not just call it the Korbut Flip…?

[@katherinepadron0628]

She calls it the Korbut flip in the description, but remember, she's a content creator. Calling it the Death Loop in the title is for the click bait. Guarantee she got way more views by using the title that way, and she wasn't lying for clicks like a lot of creators would. If she had titled it with Korbut Flip it becomes way more niche and anyone that watches her but isn't a gymnast may not have watched the video. Death Loop has the right amount of WOW!!! Z power to get more people to check it out.

[@tintooki]

Totally agree! And that's one of the reasons I miss the bars being closer than they are these days.

[@oliknow]

@@katherinepadron0628 even then it is not the "death loop" but called "dead loop" ... major difference

[@jfm14]

​@@oliknow I've never, ever heard it called dead loop, lol. Only death loop or Korbut flip.

[@kayhalas4974]

Back when Olga did it the bars were close together. You could see the momentum being slowed down by the lower bar. This was a great video with proper training. Great job

[@dstarks360]

Very fun and intriguing video. As a non-gymnast, I never understood why this move is so hard and dangerous - Korbut makes it look pretty easy. However, your step-by-step training shows exactly what goes into it, and how many things can go horribly wrong in trying it! Great stuff, will subscribe!

[@WienGolf]

Olga Korbut’s bar routine was the best I‘ve ever seen. Elena Mukina and Nadia Comaneci were great stars on the uneven bars, too. This was the golden aera of the uneven bars. We always can learn from that. So I appreciate your way of learning from the best. It always was very interesting to see the steps of learning. Great job!

[@Shannykin]

My 11 yo daughter just started gymnastics last week and her first question to her coach was “When can I learn how to do backflips.” She said it so seriously the coach just stared at her and said “ Let’s try cartwheels and handstands first. My daughter was so determined to get those moves down that the coach said if she keeps practicing and pushes herself she will put her on the tournament team because she never gives up.

[@ally.is.delulu]

That’s so sweet ❤ I’m 12 and I’ve been doing gymnastics since about 2, and I’m competitive but can finally do a back tuck on floor after like 2 years 😂

[@astridayani8715]

​@@ally.is.delulu😮👏👏

[@JumpingWithEmilia]

Ooo you should’ve made her start at a younger age but that’s okay….

[@penultimania4295]

Isn't 11 a bit late

[@penultimania4295]

Isn't 11 a bit late

[@GrahamCStrouse]

I love your respect gymnasts from the ‘70s, ‘80s & ‘90s. It’s so cool watching you try on skills that were popular when I was a kid rec gymnast. Good stuff! 🙂

[@wallygoots]

Awesome video. Really great seeing what goes into trying a bold move. Still memorized by the Korbut flip to the no hands pivot at the waist and blind catch on the back side of the move too.

[@justincoleman7856]

So I just discovered your channel & am so proud of you for landing a move that's since been banned by the IOC. While I can understand the reason for it being banned, I'm very happy that you actually took a chance to push yourself to new levels and abilities!

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Thank you so much!! Your comment means a lot. It’s so fun to play in gymnastics and not always be routine building!

[@Raichle9]

Thank you for deconstructing the process to learn this move. This explains why the move was banned.

[@Brooke_Eleanor]

THIS WAS SUPER FUN TO WATCH! Ugh, I wish I stayed in gymnastics growing up 💕

[@woomeeleechoi3794]

It was super fun to watch I can’t believe you did that 😮

[@woomeeleechoi3794]

And I am still in gymnastics

[@yennis_world]

Fr

[@AudreyKemmer]

Girl same I didn’t wanna quit but i had to bc it was too far away and expensive but I miss my friends and wish I stayed in it bc I would actually be good

[@Brooke_Eleanor]

@@AudreyKemmer that was exactly why I couldn’t continue either. I ended up doing cheerleading and learned something new and kept tumbling. I wasn’t a high level but I was good!

[@jk777212]

OMG that was so so impressive!! thank you for showing the work leading up to success!!!! God bless!!!

[@suzettehenderson9278]

Congratulations! But why do you need to call it anything other than the Korbut flip?

[@luliakhalil9342]

her determination is epic ❤❤❤

[@Preppylorax777]

I love how she gets on the bar and she’s is like alright then just sends it ❤😂

[@johnvelas70]

Give credit where credit is due. Call it the Korbut flip. I'm trying to learn an Old Logger's Trick (OLT) to keep it alive.

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

So much respect for her and this ionic skill! Unfortunately not a lot of today’s gymnastics generation knows it by it’s real name! What skill is the OLT? 😍

[@johnvelas70]

@@sophiacampanagymnast It is a strict freestanding handstand pushup on one hand. My Forestry Prof would do 40 on each arm.

[@johnvelas70]

@@sophiacampanagymnast I discovered that gravity still works.

[@Anne_B.]

And therein lies the problem. Its named for the first person to achieve it in competition. So use the name.so.neebies will.do the research and learn of those who came.before them amd were the innovators​@@sophiacampanagymnast

[@armandbourque2468]

Very good complete professional safety and technical. Much appreciated!

[@KariWickstrom]

It was impossible not to watch you go for this! Awesome The reaction of everyone in the gym is so great 😂

[@pamelamain2721]

That was fun. Elena Mukhena did it with a full twist 😉

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Omg I saw a video if this… SOO phenomenal! What bravery right?

[@pamelamain2721]

Oh yes, they both had talent for sure.

[@sasak9794]

​Elena's skills is truly amazing, but she paid a hevy price.. All around world champion had a sad and short life 😢😞 i pray for her 🌠

[@Uufda651]

Ooooh you should try doing the whole routine!!!

[@pemman]

Brilliant :) Nice one Sophia! :) Just love Olga :)

[@imbwildrd3693]

Its called the Korbut Flip. Give Olga the respect she deserves

[@xeaux]

Exactly!!

[@AvaingjrobloxYT]

Womp womp

[@perliyaaa2]

well boohoo you it can be two names it doesn’t matter

[@jfm14]

I agree she could have included that in the title, but you have to remember that a lot of people know it by its nickname... which is also more attention-grabbing.

[@onurkar4861]

I dont like it being called as the death loop either, thats the Korbut flip guys (but I'm glad its banned though and lucky to see that none got hurt btw😅) but Sophia seeing you giving it a try and accomplishing the mission successfully is truly inspiring...👏🏼👏🏼💪

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Awesome to see you try this legendary skill! This back flip was named for Olga Korbut in the COP. It's official name is the Korbut flip (or loop), not the death loop. ❤

[@sofiam7310]

i'm a little late, but wow! you've got a lot of skill, keep it up!!

[@kell0125]

That is amazing great job ❤

[@maniaweng]

Watching your attempt made me realize why this skill is banned, blind grab and standing on a wobbling bar with another bar so close by is really dangerous. Yet, it was a magnificent original skills. There's not much unique skills like that these days. Thanks for attempting and inviting us in ur process. Cheers.

[@khelisiesalvatore8173]

This was awesome! I just found you literally TODAY, and gurl... WoW. In love with your courage. I've just been a spectator my whole life because people always told me I was too fat. Well i'm 42 now finally with my weight under control only because I restrict myself so bad. Do I have an ED yes, but she's someone I've lived with since i was 13. Just maybe if i can finally get a dream fulfilled she'll leave. People like you that your 27 and still in it and Chelsea Memmel that came back to Elite level in her 30's after having kids gives me hope that somewhere in the universe there's someone that would take a chance on me and train me. I'm never gonna have kids i've figured out that biologically it's in the better that i not have them. So starting now in my 40's because I have the heart of a teenager, do you think anyone would take me seriously that I want to learn and train all 4 events? Yeah I'm sure people would snicker and laugh but that's ok. I started dance as the oldest student in the studio at 23 and danced there until I was 30 and the only reason I left was because of the owners discriminatory attitude of not allowing me to perform on stage anymore because of my age. I went to a ballet school after that and tried the intermediate adult class and they only spoke French in class... after 7 previous years and barely proper names for movements, I was deer in headlights. But they heard my story and afforded me grace said I wasn't alone and said I would pick it up. Gave me names of books that would help. Nicest people I had ever met. Unfortunately I ended up leaving that school due to transportation and couldn't walk there once winter hit. I lived in Massachusetts at the time and if you've ever been in any New England State in the winter it's brutal. Not to be walking in at all. Serious though I live in Florida now and trying to moveto California. I know collegiate wise very competitive states but even if I went back to school (college) I don't think I'd even qualify even for intramural programs. Just looking for advice on how I could approach anyone to ask if they'd be willing to work with me? I'm serious. I also have Fibromyalgia and it has disabled me. Many doctors keep saying keep exercising well even though I love the water i need something else to help me build back muscle. I'll never be Ally Raisman (my favorite US gymnast EVER) or Catalina Ponor or Vanessa Ferrari (2 of my favorite international gymnasts) that is OK- I'm not wanting this to emulate anyone else but be the first me- Khelisie Salvatore. 🫶🏻🌻🩷 much love and continued success. Stay smiling 😊

[@Maybenalani]

Wow that is amazing ❤

[@lyndacrossley9548]

Amazing, and I agree, make sure you've got a coach to support you if you choose to do this.

[@michellelynch3634]

You are adorable and amazing. Thank you for making this Gen X, former competitive gymnast smile - I was a Nadia girl growing up, but there's no denying the incredible talent of Korbut. Happy gymnasticing always!

[@annel3927]

Verrrry interesting! I always thought that move was pretty cool. Even cooler how you learned it and kept trying....and had enough momentum to come around the bar AGAIN. Nice job!! Btw, 27??!! I thought you were college age! 😄 keep up the fitness!

[@joevonwolfenstein21]

The God Loop , the flippant flex , the hoop , eating your shorts , Nadia's Nemesis Novice , Generation Flex , Grenoble Grandstand , The Dial , Dial "O" for O'Mally (1944 film "Going My Way") , All the Tea in China (old expression for all in on a poker bet) , All In , the wild card , the Texas Hold em. Those are a few. I could do this all day. And they say advertisers have no fun...😅

[@danmosley4387]

Korbut flip, do her honor.

[@ltldxy71]

Your hair 😂! Your hair is awesome. 👏 But your joy and zest for life is even more amazing.

[@Jessa-RM]

Nailed it!

[@MagicCityGirl]

Congratulations!!! Beautiful.

[@dvinedzine]

This was funny and amazing at the same time. 🙂

[@casandrafarkle3462]

Yeesssss I bean looking for a gymnastics Chanel 🎉

[@rxliglichxs__]

OMG I JUST NOTICED THAT U ONLY HAVE 51 LIKES?! UR SO UNDERRATED AS A GYMNAST UR SO TALENTED !!

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

You’re so nice thank you sm!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@frankfurt11]

*1.9k likes

[@xXEllaplayzrobloxXx]

1:53 making sure ur keeping it pg… well done sophia!

[@sandraschafer-fuchs3246]

Hiii please make more videos like that 😂❤there so fun🎉

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

I can’t wait!!! Thank you so much!!😍 so happy you enjoy them!

[@sandraschafer-fuchs3246]

@@sophiacampanagymnast yessssss🤩🤩🤩

[@joanneamartin6084]

Bro ur so talented and amamzing u have earned a sub :))

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Thank you so much 🥹 so sweet

[@joanneamartin6084]

Np

[@Scarletbirnel]

Criminally underrated

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

❤️

[@Irnerio21]

Ahahah, sei uno spasso. Bravissima!

[@avrie7984]

ur so underated!

[@TexasGolfer]

Death Loop is a good name, it conveys an abundant of caution.

[@ally.is.delulu]

I had that kind of thought when I was on beam last week… I randomly decided to try a front walkover, (never done it before, never even attempted) and just threw it 😂

[@justinalee509]

KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING ❤

[@SofiaGreaney-v2z]

My names Sofia too nd I love gymnastics!

[@carolfield2760]

Death loop?🙄 That's the Korbut flip!

[@Michael-g7l2d]

Well..some people call it the death loop cuz it’s very scary,and some people are afraid of hurting them self.. so you don’t need to be rude! (I’m not trying to be rude I’m just saying that it’s scary to other people😊)

[@katherinepadron0628]

And if you read the video description, she calls it the Korbut Flip 1st, then says it's also called the death loop

[@koschei7687]

When I see the Korbut Flip I always can't stop thinking about whether this would alsonbe possible from giants aka whether a kovacs os possible on uneven bars. I think some people have tried but no one has done it yet

[@Mannat-i6w]

I love the bars and I hate the beam also when I used to go to gymnastics 🤸 I used to love the trampoline

[@savannahnarrell6471]

bro i love your videos

[@nikolettajenner]

you are so talented! could you make a stretching video? i'm starting gymnastics in winter but right now i'm a self taught dancer, and I have absolutely no idea what stretches to do before going on the bar!

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Absolutely! I love your ambition! 💗

[@jaimeromine8684]

hi sofia im on my moms acc but today 2/8/2024 i met you at my gym and just want to say i love you a support you and you are so kindddd!

[@Fernando-dt8je]

I suggest people watch Elena Mukhina 's routine. I think it was either 78 or 79. It might change your opinion. On difficulty and "best" routine. Hehe

[@erindougherty1999]

Ok ya’ll made your point. It’s the Korbut flip. We get it. Now that was impressive to see her just throw herself into the skill. ❤

[@miaboniface8521]

Yess girly that was so good

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Thank youu!

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Thank youu!

[@kscy2011]

Omg I just saw this on Instagram 8:39

[@bdndogs2877]

That was Way Cool!! Looked totally fun!! Love your Leo!! What did the back say or was that a figure of some sort?

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Thank you so much!!! My leo is from Terin Humphrey’s new collection! 😍 would highly recommend, they are sooo comfy!

[@bdndogs2877]

@@sophiacampanagymnast What level are you?

[@cfrias11]

Bravoooo!!!

[@SadlySilouh]

i felt like she was gonna land it right when the song said "only love can hurt like this" and based on the timing i think she did and that to me is crazy

[@Just_acatstar]

I follow you too on the other acc! You so talented!!

[@gorillagrop4293]

You should do a video of all the hard tricks you can do

[@highlanderthegreat]

the ol saying is true, practice, practice, practice and more practice..and never give up..

[@peterkenny3994]

Definitely no one could do the move like olga, she was the best, no contest,

[@kayhalas4974]

I’m assuming that once she was able to grab the bar on the floor she did it over and over and over again. It was always so exciting learning a new skill and eventually mastering it. It took a lot of repetitions to get things right.

[@lisabaltzer4190]

It is basically a vey undercut back handspring on the top bar.

[@michelesummers2437]

👏👏👏

[@robmorgan1214]

Death loop seems tame. How bout the slippery wobbly neck breaker. Fearless is this Amazon!

[@carolrondou6161]

Its the Korbut Flip

[@williandias9035]

It's explained why it was banned... It's extremely dangerous!!... A blind jump and the speed the body reaches on the way back to the bar...

[@LuminairPrime]

In the comments you can see the line of the Iron Curtain -- some people calling this a "death" move because it's unsafe, and some calling it a "Korbut" move because of the talented Soviet gymnast who performed it. It's important to remember that Soviet leadership were smart -- they knew when something was dangerous, but they did it anyway because they didn't care. Millions of Russians and more from satellite states died in secret during the Cold War. We will never know how many girls were hurt or killed before Soviet leaders found Korbut to make them look good on TV.

[@1206inha]

Sophia is a good daredevil ❤❤❤❤😂

[@tomstill1783]

Banned?!?! And you managed it safely?!?! That’s AWSOME!!! 😊🙌🏻

[@zyxcba126]

Don't get me wrong, its amazing, but it wasn't banned because of safety, it was banned because they no longer allow skills to be done by standing on the bar.

[@isabelalmedarodriguez338]

@@zyxcba126 They don´t allow skills standing in the bar for safety reasons

[@la_squillaa]

Ciao sophh ti seguo ovunque hehe

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

TI AMOOOO❤️

[@la_squillaa]

@@sophiacampanagymnast ANCH'IOOOOO❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahdore7884]

Do you compete for the Italian National Team? I hope you continue to make more videos, this one was fun and you have such a fun personality!

[@TheChaoticTwinsies]

Your doing all this and only have 261 subs girl you are underrated you just gained a sub

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

😅this is the nicest comment ever thank you sm 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheChaoticTwinsies]

I saw you said it was the sweetest comment but I forgot to add that your editing is amazing and you are very funny and a lot of KZbinrs don't look at their comments and I would like to thank you for that! (Literally I watched this like just yesterday and you gained like 60 subs! Like SLAYYYYYYYYY)

[@catinabox3048]

She only recently started being active on this channel though.

[@Allie-x7r]

I literally had a meet at this gym like a year ago

[@erniepike3902]

Considering the technology and safty advances since Olga Korbut did this, could it be safely returned?

[@bluejhaygrl]

Its called a Korbut and it is NOT banned.

[@Are_We_Having_Tea]

Anything that involves standing on the high bar is banned in the Code of Points. So yes, the UB Korbut Flip is banned.

[@danielleS257]

But it is.

[@skye8198]

9:01 THIS PART IS SO FUNNY 😂😂😂😂❤

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

HAHHAHAH 🤣

[@skye8198]

@@sophiacampanagymnastomg i am shocked and im so happy u replied

[@user-lm2ix1xd4c]

YO BRING BACK THE KORBUT FLIP ITS TOO FUCKING COOL

[@Mariah.norman]

I GO TO THAT GYM!!!!

[@calpurniabruchi5742]

Olga didn't have a pit to practice in. Also bars were wider and had no spring, maybe that made it easier, i don't know

[@KannerLayx]

are you at timberline gymnastics?

[@BeckyPoleninja]

Are you going to do the next bit now?

[@AriellaSilberman-yr8nq]

You're amazing

[@maagicalunicorn2532]

Well done

[@cjinpa5713]

Try a counter release skill on the bar. Those always wow! You think you’re getting one thing but No! Bam! You do a flip instead and regrab the bar.

[@rxliglichxs__]

ALSO WHERE IS UR GYM I LIVE IN ITALY AND I CANT FIND ONE (In che città?)

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Hi!!! Mine is in Milan, it’s called GEAS!

[@rxliglichxs__]

@@sophiacampanagymnast tysm !! I might have to visit🤭 although I live in Rome😭

[@quinnsch5382]

i do gymnastics lvl 5 and iknow someone in my gym that can do somthing like that

[@ElizabethGarcia-xe3gb]

Now try the Mucina flip. Elena Mucina added to it.

[@debbieryde3547]

I go to gymnastics aswell

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

Best sport in the world!!❤️

[@paulszoldra3900]

The death loop could be the Wonderful 360

[@godavaidilausyte2786]

Yk the reason it was banned was because of how ur waist just slams on the bar which could vause injuries

[@sophiacampanagymnast]

A lot of people have commented this, especially on TikTok! I knew that it was banned after judges wanted more fluidity in routines and that standing on the bar ruined the momentum of combinations. Nevertheless, hitting your hips instead of your thighs cannot feel good! 😫

[@hannahwalmer1124]

It wasn't because of that. It's only because standing on the bar was prohibited. The move being banned was a direct result of that. Other moves like The Retton Flip became obsolete simply because the bars moved too far apart of complete them.

[@lisabaltzer4190]

@@sophiacampanagymnast. Hitting the bar was not painful if you had then set right. I was a gymnast in the 70’s.

[@godavaidilausyte2786]

@@sophiacampanagymnast omg u replied-

[@Rosy356]

But you don't get copyright????

[@peralez2383]

the stuff they did back then was 10x harder than any modern routine

[@obvixrosie]

Fr tho

[@amyc2546]

Exactly. The current routines are cookie cutter. It’s disappointing but still amazing to watch the skill.

[@livianegidius9772]

This is Korbut flip .No dead loop , no circle of life sh..t . So Korbut Flip .Period