Overview
- Nebraska Athletic Department said Hartung died Saturday night and offered condolences to his family and the gymnastics community.
- The university announced the news on Sunday and said details on services and memorials will be shared when available.
- A two-time U.S. Olympian, Hartung helped the American men win team gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Games after being named to the boycotted 1980 team.
- During his Nebraska career he earned 22 All-American honors, won seven NCAA individual titles, helped the Huskers capture four straight team championships, and later coached as an assistant for 19 seasons.
- His honors include induction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (1997), the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame (2015) and the College Gymnastics Association Hall of Fame (2024), while the cause of death has not been officially confirmed.