Korbut , in her 1972 , gold - medal Olympics , at and , exemplified the deliberate and purposeful trend toward smaller women in sport .
In the decade after Korbut 's Olympic debut , the emphasis was reversed .
Korbut , in Korbut 's 1972 , gold - medal Olympics , at and , exemplified the deliberate and purposeful trend toward smaller women in sport .
In the decade after Korbut 's Olympic debut , the emphasis was reversed .