Nadia Elena Comaneci

At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines with her first perfect ten on asymmetrical bars. She went on to achieve an additional six perfect 10, which made her the smallest Olympic overall gold medalist, with a mere 14 years of age. Nadia Comaneci not only attracted interest, she also assisted in helping Romania become a household name. She was a sports star who came into the spotlight after achieving a record-breaking number of points, thereby in creating legends and increasing the popularity of gymnastics as a sport across the globe. It changed how people viewed female gymnasts. It was an event that had such a profound impact that she earned her the title of Olympic toe-on and release move. These moves remain extremely difficult. Alongside the Olympics She also displayed impressive performance at both in the World Championships & European Championships. The result was that she became an iconic gymnast and was one of the most famous athletes that the world has witnessed. In the years following her return to the US and the United States, the "Queen of Olympics became a model and sports equipment promotion.