Olga Korbut is a retired Soviet gymnast, born on May 16, 1955, in Grodno, Belarus. She gained international fame during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where she won three gold medals and one silver. Her performances were notable for their innovative techniques and emotional expression, which helped popularize gymnastics worldwide. Korbut is often credited with transforming the sport by introducing new skills, such as the Korbut flip, a daring move on the balance beam. After her Olympic success, she continued to compete and later became a coach and a television personality, inspiring future generations of gymnasts.