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Korbut, Olga (Valentinovna)(born May 16, 1955, Grodno, Belorussia, U.S.S.R.) Soviet gymnast. Korbut first competed in the U.S.S.R. championships in 1969. Appealingly diminutive, with a captivating smile, she was the first person ever to do a backward aerial somersault on the balance beam and the first to perform a backward release move on the uneven parallel bars. In the 1972 Olympic Games she won three gold medals (balance beam, floor exercises, and as a member of the winning U.S.S.R. team) and a silver medal (uneven parallel bars). In the 1976 Olympics she won a team gold medal and a silver for the balance beam. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On the scene, Axthelm had no idea that television back home was making a star of Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut. swimmer Mark Spitz capturing a record seven gold medals, while gymnast Olga Korbut of the Soviet Union won the world's heart with her daring acrobatics and pixie smile. ``Even if it's recreational gymnastics, being in the Olympics is in the back of their minds,'' Luce said of his students, who have been inspired by Rigby, Mitch Gaylord, Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton and Paul Hamm. |
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