And, in nineteen seventy two Olympic Games I wasn't really going to be a star, and overnight I became a star.

Because up to sixteen years old you feel gymnastics more. You can show your emotion, grace, like woman gymnastics, not kid's gymnastics. I feel I have good shape, and I can do it elements everything, but, it's not competition for me.

Finally I almost dropped gymnastics because I couldn't live without create, and you know, and then, all public in the world start to say, we don't want to see gymnastics without Olga.

The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

And I suggested to change very simple way to Olympic Games, in one competition, two different levels. Separate from, until sixteen, and after sixteen years old.

But, I couldn't live without creation gymnastics.

This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.