Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died.

Even if you don't know much about the world of professional gymnasts, whether it be related to the Olympics or not, you might have heard the name Bela Karolyi thrown around from time to time. That's because,

The Romanian-born coach, along with his wife Martha, garnered international recognition for his role in turning Team USA women's gymnastics into the gold medal machine it is today