Who was Jim Hartung? Inside his family life, Olympic gold moment, and Nebraska journey after gymnast dies at 65
Jim Hartung, an Olympic gold medalist and Nebraska gymnastics legend, died at 65 on January 10, 2026. He starred for the Cornhuskers, won seven NCAA titles, and earned Olympic gold in 1984. A longtime coach, Hartung also bravely survived throat cancer and remained grateful to his family, friends, and medical team.
Jim Hartung, an Olympic gold medalist and Nebraska gymnastics legend, died at 65 on January 10, 2026. He starred for the Cornhuskers, won seven NCAA titles, and earned Olympic gold in 1984. A longtime coach, Hartung also bravely survived throat cancer and remained grateful to his family, friends, and medical team.
