Olympic Legend Olga Korbut: Where Is She Today?

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. Gymnast Olga Korbut, competing for the Soviet Union, had just performed a signature move so dangerous that it's now banned in professional competition — the Korbut. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gymnast Olga Korbut, competing for the Soviet Union, had just performed a signature move so dangerous that it's now banned in professional competition — the Korbut. 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. 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.

Korbut, who is 61 and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, did not return a phone call for comment. But in an interview this month with the Associated Press, the “still strong and supple” gymnastics...