3 Soviet gymnasts applauded by the whole world

The Soviet Union had brought up several generations of famous athletes, many of whom were in the West these legends.

During his career, Larisa has won 9 Olympic gold medals, which is pretty long allowed our athletes to wear the honorary title of the most decorated gymnasts in the world. But like most of our illustrious Champions, the girl came from an ordinary family. The father of the future world stars of the sport died at the front, and my mother worked as a cleaner.

So Korbut will be for Soviet officials, this Russian roulette, because the emotionality of female athletes quite often led to the breakdown of important elements. But when the famed gymnast has collected will in a fist, it was just impossible to stop. During his career, Olga will be the winner of four gold and two silver Olympic medals.

But one of the academic stars of Soviet gymnastics can boast of a truly iron will and strong nerves. Lyudmila won four Olympic gold medals.