Bela Karolyi, a renowned gymnastics coach who trained Olympic champions such as Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton, has passed away at the age of 82. Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981 and played a significant role in shaping American gymnastics, despite facing controversy throughout their career. His coaching helped secure gold medals for athletes like Retton in the 1984 Olympics and Kerri Strug in the 1996 Games.
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Inquest to be held into 2020 death of New Brunswick mining worker in northwestern Ontario
The Ontario coroner has announced an inquest into the 2020 death of 64-year-old Edouard Gallant, a New Brunswick mining worker who was killed at Lac des Iles Mine when struck by blasted ore. This incident led to significant fines against the mining company and contractor involved, alongside the recent confirmation of COVID-19 cases linked to the mine's operations. Want More Context? 🔎
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