Birthdate: May 16, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Grodno, Belarus
Olga Korbut, a retired gymnast from Belarus who competed for the Soviet Union, achieved historical success by winning four gold and two silver Olympic medals in 1972 and 1976. She earned the nickname “Sparrow from Minsk” and revolutionized gymnastics with her innovative performances that emphasized acrobatics over ballet, helping to increase the sport’s popularity worldwide. Despite retiring at a young age, Korbut’s influence on gymnastics remains significant. After moving to the United States, she continued to train gymnasts and was honored with induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1988.
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