In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part I covers the Soviet Union, China, Romania, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia.
The full career breakdown of gymnast Nadia Comaneci (Romania)
14-year old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci at the XXI Olympiad in Montreal, Canada - July 22, 1976 During a team competition on July 18, Comaneci’s routine on the uneven bars was awarded a perfect...
The full career breakdown of gymnast Tatiana Gutsu (Soviet Union).
Nellie Vladimirovna Kim (Russian born 29 July 1957) is a retired Soviet gymnast who won three gold medals and a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, and two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics. She was the second woman in Olympic history to earn a perfec
30 August 1975 - Gymnastics World Cup - Olga Korbut on the balance beam.
About Gymnastics How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, read about the history of the sport, and lots more! Dan Gutman’s insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike. “A glossary, a chronology, and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read, timely overview of a popular sport.”— Booklist Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children, including Ice Skating, Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter , and World Series Classics . He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Soviet gymnast Nelli Kim on the beam during the 1978 World Championships.
The full career breakdown of gymnast Nadia Comaneci (Romania)
The full career breakdown of gymnast Natalia Ilienko (Soviet Union)
