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Olympic Gymnast Jim Hartung Dies at 65
13 Jan
Summary
- Olympic gold medalist Jim Hartung, a former gymnast and coach, passed away.
- Hartung won gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in team all-around.
- He was a four-time national champion athlete at the University of Nebraska.
The gymnastics community is mourning the loss of Jim Hartung, an Olympic gold medalist and former University of Nebraska athlete and coach, who passed away recently at age 65. Hartung's athletic achievements include being part of the U.S. Olympic Team twice, competing in the 1980 and 1984 Games, and securing a gold medal in the team all-around in Los Angeles.
Hartung's collegiate career at Nebraska was equally impressive, where he helped lead the Huskers to four consecutive national championships between 1979 and 1982. After his competitive days, he transitioned into coaching, eventually returning to his alma mater as an assistant men's gymnastics coach starting in 2006.
His dedication to the sport was evident even in his final days, as he was reportedly coaching and teaching aspiring gymnasts just prior to his death. Jim Hartung is remembered as a Husker legend whose impact on gymnastics is expected to endure for many years to come. He is survived by his four children.
