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Korbut

Korbut

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A gymnast from the Soviet Union who became famous in the 1970s for daring moves
  • proper noun
: Korbut
  • Olga Korbut is often credited with revolutionizing women's gymnastics with her innovative moves.
  • Olga Korbut

Examples

  • Fans still remember the emotional performances of Korbut at both the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games.

  • During the 1972 Olympics, Korbut amazed the audience with her stunning gymnastics routines.

  • As reported by Andrei Korbut, PREFORMATTED TABLE

    Academic text (2002)

  • Not since the Olympic trials of Olga Korbut has a young athlete been able to capture the hearts of an audience in defeat.

    Penitentiary II (1982)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Korbut is the surname of Olga Korbut, a Soviet gymnast who surprised the world with new, daring moves at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. A helpful way to remember Korbut is to think 'daring flips' and bold, showy routines, because the name now brings to mind her famous style and the moves she introduced.