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Olga Korbut: The Gymnast, Her Coach, Her Rival and the President

In 1972, Olga Korbut 's display at the Munich Olympics turned the Soviet gymnast into the darling of the west. But, behind the scenes, the 17-year-old's rise was far from idyllic. In the first of five revisionist profiles, Korbut reveals all, including allegations against her one-time coach, Renald Knysh.

English
  • Originally Aired May 16, 2000
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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