Nadia Elena Comaneci

In 1976, she became famous in 1976 when she made the most perfect ever 10 on the bar that was asymmetric during the Montreal Olympic Games. Adding to this her score, she added six more perfect tens. She also became the youngest Olympic gold medalist. The accomplishment of Nadia Comaneci was not only to draw worldwide attention; she also brought Romania in the spotlight. This sporting legend made her a world-wide sensation after she achieved an impossible performance. She created a legend and helped to popularize gymnastics all over the world. The sport also altered the perception of women athletes. Her impact was so significant that she earned her the title of Olympic toe-on and release moves. These are still rated extremely difficult. Her performance was also impressive at World Championships, European Championships and the Olympics. This led to her becoming a legend and she's among the most famous gymnasts in the world. The "Queen" of Olympics following her departure to America, tried out the art of modeling and marketing equipment for sports.