In With The New
At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, Olga Korbut, an athlete from the former Soviet Union, had become the world’s darling due to her almost flawless performance. However, now there was a new girl in town, and as the next competition loomed, it was time for Korbut to put her pride behind her.
In With The New
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A New Hero
When Nadia and her team flew back to Bucharest from Montreal, she had no idea about the kind of reception she was going to receive on her return. More than 10,000 people gathered to see their new national hero. Nadia didn’t know how to react to the massive cheering crowd, and for a moment she actually retreated back to the airplane.
A New Hero