Nadia Elena Comaneci

At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was the occasion when she became a legend by becoming the first person to score a perfect 10 in asymmetric bars. In addition the six perfect 10s and became the youngest Olympic gold medalist. Nadia Comaneci did not just get international attention, but she also brought Romania on the map. The sporting icon became a global sensation when she came up with an unbeatable scoring. She created a legend and helped to popularize gymnastics across the world. The sport also altered the perception of female gymnasts. The impact of her performance in the Olympics is significant enough that her toe step (release) as well as her step toe are named for her in the event's uneven bars. Her performance was also impressive at World Championships, European Championships, and Olympics. Her performance made her a legend, and she is one of the top gymnasts around the world. This 'Queen of Olympics was a novice in modeling and advertising sports equipment after her defection from the US.