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Korbut

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Kor·but  (kôrbt), Olga Born 1955.
Soviet-born gymnast who won four medals at the 1972 games. She influenced the sport's turn toward a more athletic, powerful style.
Korbut (Russian) [ˈkɔrbʊt]
n
(Biographies / Korbut, Olga (1955 F, Russian, SPORT AND GAMES: gymnast) Olga (ˈɔljgə). born 1955, Soviet gymnast: noted for her highly individualistic style, which greatly increased the popularity of the sport, esp following her performance in the 1972 Olympic Games
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Noun1.Korbut - Soviet gymnast (born in 1955)
Olga Korbut


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On the scene, Axthelm had no idea that television back home was making a star of Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut.
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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.
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``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.
LOCAL GYMNAST DEDICATED TO HELPING YOUNGSTERS COACH AWAITS 2008 GAMES by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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