She was a Holocaust survivor who competed in her first Olympics at 31 years old.
Gymnastics
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Karolyi’s training methods created champions, but he also drew controversy and criticism.
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Durham beat future Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton for the national title.
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Thomas won gold at the 1978 World Championships and was poised for glory at the 1980 Summer Olympics before the U.S. boycotted the Games.
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Sports and politics getting mixed up together: It’s been all over the news lately, and yet it’s been going on forever.