Graduates from Cluj Technical College; marries Marta Eross on November 28; establishes a physical fitness facility for miners' families in the Vulcan Region
Establishes national institute for the training of gymnasts in Onesti
Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10
Resigns from national post in protest of Moscow Olympic gymnastics judging
Brings Romanian team to the United States on tour; remains in the United States and requests political asylum
Opens the Karolyi Training Center in Houston, TX
Mary Lou Retton Wins the Olympics
Retires from Olympic Coaching
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Runs the National Gymnastics Team Training Center in Houston, TX
