Nadia Elena Comaneci

At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines by scoring the very first perfect ten in the world of sports. Additionally, Comaneci was able to score another six perfect tens and become one of the youngest Olympic Gold Medalist. She has not only drawn attention in all directions but has also assisted Romania in gaining a place in the world map. By achieving a score that was unattainable, this sporting icon brought gymnastics into the spotlight of international attention. The perception of women athletes also changed due to her performance. She had such an impact that she was named the Olympic toe-on and release movements. These are still rated extremely difficult. In addition to the Olympics her performance also included remarkable performance during every single event, including her World Championships & European Championships. As a result, she became a legendary gymnast and one of most well-known athletes the world has ever seen. In the US she was able to advertise sports products and model following her departure from her home country.