Olga’s story is absolutely epic and deserves a movie of its own! After besieging the city for a year, Olga offered peace for a small price, three pigeons and three sparrows from each house. The proposition was gladly accepted by the city. She instructed her army to attach a piece of sulfur wrapped in cloth to each bird, set the sulfur on fire, and release the birds. The birds returned to their homes and set the city on fire everywhere at once, so the flames could not be put out. Olga’s army kill

The Early Years: Olga Mostepanova (URS) 😍😍😍 Olga was either 10 or 11 at this competition. | International Gymnast Magazine