Legendary Gymnastics Coach Bela Karolyi Passes Away at 82
Bela Karolyi, the iconic gymnastics coach renowned for transforming U.S. women's gymnastics into a global force, died at 82. Renowned for training Olympic champions such as Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton, his career was not without controversy, facing allegations of creating a harsh environment and facilitating systemic abuse within USA Gymnastics. The article explores Karolyi's dual legacy, highlighting both his contributions to gymnastics and the darker allegations surrounding his coaching methods and the environment at the Karolyi Ranch.