Nadia Elena Comaneci

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was the occasion when she became a legend when she became the first to achieve a perfect 10, in asymmetric bars. Adding to this, she scored six additional perfect 10s and became the most youthful Olympic gold medalist. She has not only attracted attention from all angles however she also assisted Romania get a foothold in the world map. With an impossible result her sporting legend became a legendary figure and promoted athletics across the globe. It changed how people viewed female gymnasts. The impact of her performance at the Olympics is so significant that her toe step (release) as well as her step toe are named after her in the event uneven bars. Apart from the Olympics she was also an athlete during the World Championships and European Championships. Her achievements have made her one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. The "Queen of the Olympics was a novice in modeling and advertising sporting equipment following her departure from the US.