About
Russian gymnast who held the record for most career Olympic medals for a male athlete (15), before Michael Phelps surpassed him in 2008.
Before Fame
He won two gold medals at the 1971 European Championships.
Trivia
He had a remarkable run at the 1976 Olympics, winning four golds, two silvers, and a bronze.
Family Life
He was married to two-time Olympic Champion Lyubov Burda.
Associated With
He had an extremely successful run at the 1976 Olympics as did gymnast Nadia Comaneci who took three gold medals.
