Nadia Elena Comaneci

At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete became an international sensation with her first perfect ten on asymmetrical bars. She went on to achieve six other perfect 10, giving her the distinction of being the smallest Olympic all-around gold medalist at only 14 years old. Not only did Nadia Comaneci get attention from all angles, but she also helped Romania find itself a place in the world map. In achieving a result that was inconceivable the sport's icon helped bring gymnastics into the spotlight of world the spotlight. This also influenced the public's view of female gymnasts. The impact she had on the Olympics was so powerful it is that 2 of her moves which are the toe-on motion and release have been designated in her honour. Both are rated as being difficult at a high level. Alongside the Olympics She also displayed exceptional performance at of the World Championships & European Championships. In the end, she became an iconic gymnast and is among the best-known athletes the world has ever seen. The 'Queen of Olympics' tried her hand at modeling and even promoting sporting equipment when she left for the US.