Olga Korbut is one of the greatest gymnasts the Olympics has ever seen -- not just for her medal haul, but for her enduring legacy within the sport.
Gymnastic pioneer —
Olga Korbut is one of the greatest gymnasts the Olympics has ever seen -- not just for her medal haul, but for her enduring legacy within the sport.
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Her ground-breaking performances at the 1972 Munich Olympics won her three of these gold medals -- one in the team all-round event, one in the balance beam and one in the floor exercise.
Golden girl —
Her ground-breaking performances at the 1972 Munich Olympics won her three of these gold medals -- one in the team all-round event, one in the balance beam and one in the floor exercise.
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The "Korbut flip" revolutionized gymnastics, bringing an element of danger and acrobatic technique to the sport.
The "Sparrow from Minsk" takes flight —
The "Korbut flip" revolutionized gymnastics, bringing an element of danger and acrobatic technique to the sport.
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An exhibition at London's Royal Opera House pays tribute to some of the greatest Olympians of all time, both for their medal tallies and cultural contributions to sport.
The Olympic journey —
An exhibition at London's Royal Opera House pays tribute to some of the greatest Olympians of all time, both for their medal tallies and cultural contributions to sport.
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As one of the Olympians featured in the exhibition, Korbut was chosen as the speaker and guest of honor in recognition of her victories 40 years ago in Munich.
A happy anniversary —
As one of the Olympians featured in the exhibition, Korbut was chosen as the speaker and guest of honor in recognition of her victories 40 years ago in Munich.
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Korbut says she "remembers every moment of the Games, like it was yesterday." Now 57, she can still perfectly recreate her iconic finishing pose from her gold medal-winning floor routine.
Still going strong —
Korbut says she "remembers every moment of the Games, like it was yesterday." Now 57, she can still perfectly recreate her iconic finishing pose from her gold medal-winning floor routine.
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