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Jim Hartung, a former U.S. Olympic gymnast<\/a> who won gold in 1984 and was a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers national championship teams, has died, the school said. He was 65.<\/p>\n

Nebraska announced<\/a> Hartung\u2019s death on Monday. He was an assistant gymnastics coach for the Big Ten school for the last 19 seasons.<\/p>\n

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“The Nebraska Athletic Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of assistant men\u2019s gymnastics coach Jim Hartung on Saturday night,” Nebraska athletics said. “Our condolences go out to Jim\u2019s family, friends, and everyone he has impacted during his remarkable life in gymnastics from a national champion athlete at Nebraska to an Olympic gold medalist to a successful coach.<\/p>\n

“Jim is a true Husker legend and his impact on the sport of gymnastics will carry on for decades to come. Our department will provide all available resources and support for our men\u2019s gymnastics student-athletes and coaching staff during this very difficult time.”<\/p>\n

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The cause of death was not announced.<\/p>\n

Hartung won seven individual NCAA titles during his time with the Cornhuskers. He won two all-around titles in 1981 and 1982 before he graduated. Nebraska won four national championships from 1979 to 1982.<\/p>\n

He made more history when he appeared for the red, white and blue at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles<\/a> after boycotting the Games in 1980, which took place in Moscow. He was a part of Team USA\u2019s only team gold medal in men\u2019s gymnastics.<\/p>\n

Hartung has four children.<\/p>\n

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