Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Witness the story behind one of the most daring moves in sports history. In this clip from Greatest Sports Legends, host Reggie Jackson speaks with the legendary Olga Korbut about the development of her world-famous backward somersault on the balance beam.
Olga reveals the complex relationship with her coach, Renald Knysh, who initially saw her as "lazy and capricious" before recognizing her extraordinary talent, charisma, and unusually supple spine. Together, they pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible, perfecting a difficult reverse flip that would stun the world and redefine gymnastics forever.
Hear firsthand how Olga’s courage and Knysh’s vision combined to create a moment of pure Olympic magic. The episode was produced in 1992, for Season 19.
If you love exploring the stories behind the most iconic moments in sports, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more from Greatest Sports Legends!
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Witness the story behind one of the most daring moves in sports history. In this clip from Greatest Sports Legends, host Reggie Jackson speaks with the legendary Olga Korbut about the development of her world-famous backward somersault on the balance beam.
Olga reveals the complex relationship with her coach, Renald Knysh, who initially saw her as "lazy and capricious" before recognizing her extraordinary talent, charisma, and unusually supple spine. Together, they pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible, perfecting a difficult reverse flip that would stun the world and redefine gymnastics forever.
Hear firsthand how Olga’s courage and Knysh’s vision combined to create a moment of pure Olympic magic. The episode was produced in 1992, for Season 19.
If you love exploring the stories behind the most iconic moments in sports, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more from Greatest Sports Legends!
#sports #sportstiktok #gsl #olgakorbut #reggiejackson #sportslegends #1992 #gymnast #gymnasts #olympics #goldmedal #goldmedalist #1976 #belarus #olympiclegend #somersault
