Nadia Elena Comaneci
When she competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines after scoring the world's first asymmetrical perfect ten bars. And, to top it off her score, she was able to rack up six more perfect 10s, making her the youngest overall Olympic gold medalist. She was just 14 years of age. The Romanian gymnast did not only draw attention from all directions, but she also helped Romania to establish itself on the map of the world. By achieving a score that was unattainable and a sporting legend, she brought gymnastics to the forefront of the world's attention. It changed how people viewed female gymnasts. She had such an impact that she was dubbed the Olympic toe-on and release moves. These are still rated as difficult. Additionally to the Olympics her performance also included exceptional performance at of the World Championships & European Championships. This is how she became an iconic gymnast and is among the best-known athletes the world has ever seen. The 'Queen of Olympics' tried her hand in modeling and marketing sports equipment, following her move to the US.



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