Igor Radiwilov risked his life to inspire the audience at the Olympic Games in Rio. The 24-year-old Ukrainian was the first to jump a quadruple salto over the diving table in the spring of 2016 - and landed on his ass.

He could have just as well landed on his head. With fatal consequences. This is why the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is putting an end to these daring attempts.

Female Gymnasts are not in danger

The association forbids the quadruple toggle at the jump in the new competitor code, as appears from a letter from the FIG to the national federations. For the good of the gymnasts.

To the gymnasts seems the roof federation less to break the head. Their most difficult jump, the three-axis alto, is not forbidden analogous to the men's code. In gymnasts, reason does not need regulation. Because: Too few women would try to risk the risk at all.

Source (German): http://www.blick.ch/news/internationaler-turnverband-verbietet-vierfachsalto-lebensgefahr-gibts-bei-maennern-id5798466.html