Former gymnast Nellie Vladimirovna Kim or better known as Nellie Kim is a five-time Olympic Games gold medallist and world champion. She won three golds and a silver at the 1976 Montreal Games and two golds at the 1980 Games in Moscow. The 1.52m-tall Nellie was in Malaysia recently to share her experience and knowledge with the national coaches and junior gymnasts under the International Gymnastics Federation (IFG) Ambassadors’ Commission programme. She spoke to STARSPORT’s T. AVINESHWARAN about her aspirations and what Malaysia needs to do to become a powerhouse in the sport.
Q: It’s an honour and a pleasure to meet a five-time Olympic champion. What brings you to this part of the world?
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
