About
Soviet gymnast who was the 1960 Olympic all-around champion and won a total of seven gold medals at the Summer Olympics.
Before Fame
He began gymnastics at the age of 12.
Trivia
He retired from competition at the age of 35 when he suffered a heart attack.
Family Life
He had a daughter named Irena with his wife Larissa.
Associated With
He took home gold at the 1960 Olympics when boxer Muhammad Ali also won gold.
