The 10 Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Women's Gymnastics
10 Moments in Olympic Women's Gymnastics That Stunned the World
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One thing was certain at the 1972 Olympics in Munich: Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut was different. In a field previously dominated by older gymnasts emphasising poise and elegance, the 17-year-old firecracker mesmerised the world with her daredevil moves on both the uneven bars and balance beam, raw displays of emotion, and charismatic performances, resulting in the modern archetype we see today in women's gymnastics.