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Definition of “Korbut”

Korbut (Russian ˈkɔrbʊt) 

Definitions

noun

  1. Olga (ˈɔljɡə). born 1955, Soviet gymnast: noted for her highly individualistic style, which greatly increased the popularity of the sport, esp following her performance in the 1972 Olympic Games

Example Sentences Including 'Korbut'

Margot Fonteyn the ballet dancer and Olga Korbut the gymnast were also big heroes.
Sun, News of the World (1999)
OLYMPIC legend Olga Korbut has avoided a shoplifting trial -by agreeing to go on an anti-crime course.
Sun, News of the World (2002)

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