Olympic Legend Olga Korbut: Where Is She Today?

We meet Korbut, now a naturalised American citizen, in her hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she is teaching young girls the skills that made her a global. Olga Korbut’s Olympic debut at the 1972 Munich Games earned her gymnastic gold medals for the beam, floor exercise, and team competition. But it was the technical daring and emotional impact of this tiny 17-year-old Soviet. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Olga Korbut walks around the man-made lake in anonymity, despite the bright red warmup jacket with “Olga” in sparkly letters on her left shoulder. In 1972, the young, tiny, and fiercely athletic 17-year-old Russian gymnast Olga Korbut captured the world’s attention at the Munich Olympic Games with bold stunts never. Despite the challenges she faced, Olga Korbut remains an enduring icon in the world of gymnastics. Her legacy as a pioneer, a revolutionary, and a captivating performer remains.

Former Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut has parted ways with much of her Olympic memorabilia after an online sale by Heritage Auctions this past weekend. The 61-year-old sold 32 items in total, including several gold medals. Olga Korbut was the darling of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Olga Korbut, affectionately known as the “Sparrow from Minsk,” revolutionized the sport of gymnastics with. Olga Korbut’s Olympic debut at the 1972 Munich Games earned her gymnastic gold medals for the beam, floor exercise, and team competition. But it was the technical daring and emotional impact of this tiny 17-year-old Soviet. Despite the challenges she faced, Olga Korbut remains an enduring icon in the world of gymnastics. Her legacy as a pioneer, a revolutionary, and a captivating performer remains. We meet Korbut, now a naturalised American citizen, in her hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she is teaching young girls the skills that made her a global. Olga Korbut, the Soviet gymnast who charmed the world at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has sold her medal haul and other trophies in a US auction. The sale of seven lots - including two golds and...

We meet Korbut, now a naturalised American citizen, in her hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she is teaching young girls the skills that made her a global.