Nadia Elena Comaneci
In the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete was a global sensation when she scored the most perfect 10 in history sports. And, to top it off she scored six more perfect 10s, making her the youngest overall Olympic gold medalist, at just 14 years of age. Nadia Comaneci not only attracted interest, she also assisted in helping Romania gain a global presence. With a score that was unattainable, this sporting icon brought gymnastics into the spotlight of the world's attention. The sport also altered the perception of women athletes. The impact she had was such that she was named the Olympic toe on and release move. These are still rated extremely difficult. In addition to the Olympics She also displayed impressive performance at both the World Championships & European Championships. As a result, she became a legendary gymnast, and was among the greatest athletes that the world has ever witnessed. Following her move to the US, this 'Queen Of Olympics' took up modeling and promoting sports equipment.





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