Nadia Elena Comaneci
She grabbed international recognition and affection for presenting the world with one of the most memorable moments in the history of sports - scoring the first-ever perfect ten on asymmetric bars, at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. To top it off, she scored six additional perfect tens, and was the most youthful Olympic silver medalist. The dazzling Nadia Comaneci did more than draw the attention of others, but she also helped Romania become a household name. The sports icon made her a world-wide sensation after she scored a record-breaking performance. Her story became a legend and helped to popularize gymnastics around the globe. The sport changed the way people view female gymnasts. The impact she had was such that she was dubbed the Olympic toe on and release movements. The moves are classified as extremely difficult. She also performed well at World Championships, European Championships, and Olympics. This made her a legend, and she's among the top gymnasts around the world. The "Queen" of the Olympics following her departure to America, tried her hand at modeling and marketing sports equipment.
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