Nadia Elena Comaneci

The athlete earned international acclaim and affection by giving the world one of the most remarkable moments in the past of sport - scoring the very first perfect ten ever on bars that were symmetrical, during the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. In addition the feat, she would go on to record 6 more perfect 10, which made her the youngest Olympic gold medalist, at just 14 years of age. Nadia Comaneci didn't just attract attention from all over the world, she also helped put Romania on the map. The sports icon gained international fame when she scored a record-breaking score. She created a legend, and helped popularize gymnastics all over the world. The sport also altered the perception of women gymnasts. Her impact was so significant in this Olympics that an uneven bars competition features two gymnastics moves named after her: toe-on and release, both of which have been considered to be at an extremely difficult and level. In addition to the Olympics her performance also included exceptional performance at her 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 seen. The 'Queen of Olympics was a novice in modeling and advertising sports equipment following her departure to the US.