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Forty years ago in Munich, Olga Korbut changed the way Americans watched the Olympics. And the tiny pig-tailed athlete inspired girls around the world to take up gymnastics.
Forty years ago in Munich, Olga Korbut changed the way Americans watched the Olympics. And the tiny pig-tailed athlete inspired girls around the world to take up gymnastics.
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Arts, Culture & Media
40 Years Ago, Soviet Gymnast Olga Korbut Dazzled the World
The World
July 24, 2012
Forty years ago in Munich, Olga Korbut changed the way Americans watched the Olympics. And the tiny pig-tailed athlete inspired girls around the world to take up gymnastics.
Environment
Microsoft launches new OS and retail stores
The Takeaway
October 22, 2009
Software giant Microsoft launches Windows 7 and takes on Apple with its first retail stores -- fans camp out and organize launch parties.