Turishcheva

British

/ tuˈriʃtʃəvə /

noun

Ludmilla (lʊdˈmɪlə). born 1952, Soviet gymnast: world champion 1970, 1972 (at the Olympic Games), and 1974

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Returning to defend her championship in what has become the glamour-girl event for Olympic TV audiences is Russia's Ludmilla Turishcheva, 23, the all-round competition gold-medalist at Munich, renowned for her controlled grace and classical repertory.

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The cameraman's favorite will be Turishcheva's celebrated teammate, Firefly Olga Korbut, 21, who flipped, tumbled, smiled and cried both herself and her sport into the spotlight four years ago as she flitted off with two gold medals of her own.

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The toughest task is faced by Turishcheva.

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Turishcheva has never looked more determined.

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Unfortunately for Turishcheva, there is a new Olga Korbut.

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