Famous and controversial US gymnastic coach Bela Karolyi has passed away at age 82
Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82
Defected from Romania and became the US woman's gymnastics coach. Produced many champions and medalists in the Olympics. Known as an extremely hard coach.
Some say the atmosphere he created allowed the team's doctor to get away with sexual abuse for years. Karolyi himself was found not to be involved or have abused members of his team.
Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82
Defected from Romania and became the US woman's gymnastics coach. Produced many champions and medalists in the Olympics. Known as an extremely hard coach.
Some say the atmosphere he created allowed the team's doctor to get away with sexual abuse for years. Karolyi himself was found not to be involved or have abused members of his team.