"And, in nineteen seventy two Olympic Games I wasn't really going to be a star, and overnight I became a star"

Olga Korbut was a Soviet gymnast who competed in the 1972 Olympic Games. She was not anticipated to be a star, but her performance in the video games altered that. She won three gold medals and one silver medal, and her daring and innovative relocations mesmerized the audience. Her success made her an overnight experience and she ended up being a star. Her efficiency was so outstanding that she was nicknamed the "Sparrow from Minsk" and she was the first gymnast to be included on the cover of Time magazine. Her success influenced a generation of young gymnasts and she is still remembered as one of the greatest gymnasts of perpetuity. Her quote shows her surprise and delight at becoming a star, and her success works as a motivation to all professional athletes who aim to reach their goals.