Korbut

American  

[kawr-buht] / ˈkɔr bət /

noun

1. Olga, born 1955, Soviet gymnast, born in Belarus.

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Korbut British  

/ ˈkɔrbʊt /

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

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Example Sentences

The USSR’s Olga Korbut, dubbed “the sparrow from Minsk,” became an international celebrity after stunning performances on the balance beam, floor exercises and uneven bars.

From Washington Post

She never idolized — or copied — Russia’s Olga Korbut, the darling of the 1972 Games.

From Seattle Times

She never idolized - or copied - Russia’s Olga Korbut, the darling of the 1972 Games.

From Washington Times

It continued with a coming out party for Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, who soared to three gold medals and helped revolutionize the sport with her acrobatic performances.

From Seattle Times

“I came to the Olympic Games completely unknown. Nobody knew who Olga Korbut was,” she said in an interview in 2017.

From Reuters