Dutch news site nu.n l has reported the sudden death of coach Boris Orlov. Boris coached 1981 World Champion Olga Bicherova. In 1986 he moved from Moscow to Holland and made his home there, holding a number of club and national coaching jobs, including as Head coach of the Dutch national team from 1994 to 1999 . His gymnasts included Renske Endel and Susanna Harmes, medallists at the 2001 and 2005 World Championships. Boris was 73. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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