Nadia Elena Comaneci
The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines by scoring the very first perfect ten in asymmetric bars. She went on to achieve an additional six perfect 10, and became the smallest Olympic all-around gold medalist aged just 14. While Nadia Comaneci did draw attention from all directions and help Romania get its place on the map of the world. A sports legend came into limelight after she scored an impossible result, becoming a hero and spreading the word about gymnastics as a sport across all over the world. Moreover, it changed the perception of women athletes by the public. The impact she had on the Olympics was so significant it is that 2 of her gymnastics moves such as the toe-on movement and the release motion is designated in her honour. Both are classified as difficult to the highest level. The gymnast also did well in World Championships, European Championships as well as the Olympics. Her performance made her a legend, and she's among the most famous gymnasts in the world. The model also promoted and designed sports gear after she moved to the US.



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