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Bela Karolyi Born in Cluj, Romania
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Graduates from Cluj Technical College; marries Marta Eross on November 28; establishes a physical fitness facility for miners' families in the Vulcan Region
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Establishes national institute for the training of gymnasts in Onesti
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Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10
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Resigns from national post in protest of Moscow Olympic gymnastics judging
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Brings Romanian team to the United States on tour; remains in the United States and requests political asylum
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Opens the Karolyi Training Center in Houston, TX
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Mary Lou Retton Wins the Olympics
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Retires from Olympic Coaching
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Runs the National Gymnastics Team Training Center in Houston, TX
