Nadia Elena Comaneci

In 1976, the Montreal Olympic Games was the moment she made history as the first athlete who scored a perfect 10 in bars that were symmetrical. To top it off, she scored six additional perfect tens, and was the youngest Olympic silver medalist. The accomplishments of Nadia Comaneci have not just attracted attention from all angles however she also assisted Romania in gaining a place on the international map. The sporting icon became a global sensation when she came up with an unbeatable score. Her story became a legend, and helped popularize gymnastics all over the world. The perception of women gymnasts was changed by her performances. Her performance in the Olympics is significant enough that the toe movement (release) as well as her toe step are both named after her on the uneven bars event. She also performed well at World Championships, European Championships, and Olympics. Her performance has made her famous, and she's among the most famous gymnasts in the world. The 'Queen' of the Olympics following her departure to America, experimented with models and sports marketing equipment.