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(WCIA) — The Illinois men’s and women’s gymnastics programs came together for a practice meet in front of fans before beginning the regular season next month. “It’s hard to be perfect this early in the year, but there were a few routines that really showed out that are pretty much ready for NCAA championships, you […]
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the US into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given. Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the US and Romania, […]
Bela Karolyi, one of the United States’ most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82, a spokesperson for USA Gymnastics said Saturday evening. Jill Geer, a spokesperson for the organization, the nation’s governing body for the sport, confirmed his death in an email. A cause of death was not provided. Bela […]
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given. Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the U.S. and […]