Nadia Elena Comaneci
She grabbed international recognition and admiration by giving the world one of its most memorable moments in sports history - scoring the first-ever perfect ten on asymmetric bars, at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. Additionally, Comaneci was able to score six more perfect tens in order to become one of the youngest Olympic Gold Medalist. She has not only been the focus of attention everywhere but also helped Romania in gaining a place on the map of international recognition. With a score that was unattainable and a sporting legend, she brought gymnastics to the forefront of global the spotlight. The public's opinion of female sportspeople was changed by the feat. Such was her impact on this Olympics that an uneven bar event has two moves named after her toe-on and release move, which have been considered to be at an extremely difficult degree. Apart from the Olympics, her performance was outstanding in both World Championships (World Championships) and European Championships. Thus, becoming one of the world's most well-known and famous gymnasts. While in the US she tried to promote sports products and model after leaving her native country.





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