Nadia Elena Comaneci

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete became an international sensation after scoring the first ever perfect ten in sport's history. Adding to this her score, she added six more perfect tens, and was the most youthful Olympic gold medallist. The Romanian gymnast did not only draw attention from all directions, but she also helped Romania get its place in the world map. By achieving a feat that was unattainable her sporting legend became an iconic image and helped promote gymnastics throughout the world. Public opinion about women athletes was changed due to this achievement. Her performance in the Olympics is significant enough that her toe move (release) and her step toe are named after her on the event uneven bars. In addition to the Olympics she also was a star during the World Championships and European Championships. Her achievements earned her the title of one of the top gymnasts of all time. While in the US she tried to promote the sport and fashion industry in her new country after she left. Nadia Nadia Nadia Nadia 2 Nadia

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