Nadia Elena Comaneci
She was an international star when she recorded the world's first perfect 10 on an asymmetrical bar during the Montreal Olympic Games. To add to that, she went to score six more perfect tens, and became the youngest all-around Olympic gold medalist at just 14 years old. The accomplishment of Nadia Comaneci was not only to draw worldwide attention; she also put Romania on the map. By achieving a score that was inconceivable and a sporting legend, she brought gymnastics to the forefront of global interest. It also changed people's perception of women gymnasts. She had such an impact that she was named the Olympic toe-on and release movements. These are still rated difficult. Her performance was also impressive at World Championships, European Championships as well as the Olympics. It created a legend for her, and she's now one of the top gymnasts around the world. When she left for the US her 'Queen Of Olympics began modeling and sports equipment promotion.



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