Nadia Elena Comaneci
When she competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines when she scored the first perfect ten in asymmetric bars. She went on to achieve six other perfect 10, giving her the distinction of being the youngest Olympic overall gold medalist, aged just 14. Nadia Comaneci did not just get international attention, but she also placed Romania onto the map. A sports legend came into spotlight by achieving an unachievable score, thus becoming a hero and spreading the word about gymnastics as a sport across the world. The sport also altered the perception of female gymnasts. Her influence on the Olympics was such the two gymnastics moves such as the toe-on movement and release were designated in her honour. Both are rated as being difficult at a high level. The gymnast also did well in World Championships, European Championships, and Olympics. Her performance made her a legend, and she's one of the best gymnasts across the world. She also modeled and promoted athleti