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Top Soviet Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut sells off medals
Source: BBC
Top Soviet Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut sells off medals
27 February 2017 Europe
Olga Korbut, the Soviet gymnast who charmed the world at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has sold her medal haul and other trophies in a US auction.
The sale of seven lots - including two golds and a silver from the Munich Games - fetched $183,300 (£147,000) for Korbut. The most expensive item was her team gold ($66,000).
Born in Belarus, she moved to the US in 1991. Now 61, she lives in Arizona.
Russia's Gazeta.ru news reports that she has had financial difficulties.
"Medals saved Korbut from hunger," said the Gazeta.ru headline.
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27 February 2017 Europe
Olga Korbut, the Soviet gymnast who charmed the world at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has sold her medal haul and other trophies in a US auction.
The sale of seven lots - including two golds and a silver from the Munich Games - fetched $183,300 (£147,000) for Korbut. The most expensive item was her team gold ($66,000).
Born in Belarus, she moved to the US in 1991. Now 61, she lives in Arizona.
Russia's Gazeta.ru news reports that she has had financial difficulties.
"Medals saved Korbut from hunger," said the Gazeta.ru headline.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39106369
[font size=1]Olga Korbut won three golds and a silver at the 1972 Munich Olympics[/font]
[font size=1]Today, aged 61, Korbut lives a quiet life in Arizona[/font]
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