Nadia Elena Comaneci
In the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete was a global sensation after scoring the first ever perfect ten in sport's history. Furthermore, she also scored six perfect 10s, making her, at 14 years of age, the youngest Olympic medalist across all categories. The dazzling Nadia Comaneci did more than draw interest, she also assisted in helping Romania gain a global presence. This sporting icon stepped into spotlight by achieving an unachievable score, thus making her a celebrity and promoting gymnastics as a sport all over the globe. Additionally, it altered perception of women athletes by the public. Her impact was so significant that she earned her the title of Olympic toe-on and release move. The moves are classified as high in difficulty. Also, she performed very well in World Championships, European Championships and the Olympics. Her performance made her a legend, and she's among the most famous gymnasts in the world. Also, she modelled and promoted the sport of gymnastics after moving to the US.





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