Oleg Ostapenko passed away

[tsarinajen]

He’s been battling illness for a bit.

I’d trust that Lilia Podkopayeva is a reliable source on this.

 

[irichluck21]

so incredibly sad.

 

[rlayt]

Legendary Ukrainian Coach Oleg Ostapenko Passes Away At 76 | International Gymnast Magazine Online

Legendary Ukrainian gymnastics coach Oleg Ostapenko passed away Saturday in Kiev following a two-month battle with multiple health issues. He was76.

www.intlgymnast.com

 

[RAFIKI]

Sad loss of a legend. I was watching 2004 WCF today (our weekly gymnastics watch party needed something low stakes after last weekend) and he was there with Hypolito. I’d forgotten he was there - poignant moment.