**Jim Hartung, Olympic Gold Medalist and Gymnastics Coach, Passes Away at 65**
Jim Hartung, a celebrated former U.S. Olympic gymnast and a key member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers national championship teams, has passed away at the age of 65. The University of Nebraska announced his death on Monday, revealing that he had served as an assistant gymnastics coach for the past 19 seasons.
The Nebraska Athletic Department expressed deep sorrow over Hartung’s passing, which occurred on Saturday night. They extended their condolences to his family, friends, and all those he influenced throughout his remarkable career in gymnastics, which spanned from being a national champion athlete at Nebraska to an Olympic gold medalist and a successful coach. “Jim is a true Husker legend, and his impact on the sport of gymnastics will carry on for decades to come,” the department stated. They also pledged to provide support for the men’s gymnastics student-athletes and coaching staff during this challenging time.
The cause of Hartung’s death has not been disclosed. During his tenure with the Cornhuskers, he secured seven individual NCAA titles, including two all-around championships in 1981 and 1982, contributing to Nebraska’s four national championships from 1979 to 1982. Hartung also made history by competing in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, after missing the 1980 Moscow Games due to a boycott. He was part of Team USA’s only team to win a gold medal in men’s gymnastics.
Hartung is survived by four children, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered in the gymnastics community for years to come.
**FAQ**
**What were Jim Hartung’s major achievements in gymnastics?**
Jim Hartung won seven individual NCAA titles, two all-around championships, and was a member of the U.S. Olympic team that won a gold medal in men’s gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics.
