Nadia Elena Comaneci

At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete made headlines after scoring the most perfect 10 in world of sports. She went on to achieve an additional six perfect 10s, making her the most youthful Olympic overall gold medalist who was just 14 years old. Nadia Comaneci has not only been the focus of attention everywhere however she also assisted Romania get a foothold in the world map. By achieving a score that was unattainable and a sporting legend, she brought gymnastics into the spotlight of international attention. This changed the perception of female athletes. Her performance during the Olympics is significant enough that her toe move (release) and the toe step were both named for her in the uneven bars event. Apart from the Olympics she also performed outstanding in both World Championships (World Championships) and European Championships. Thus, becoming one of the world's most famous and well-known gymnasts. The "Queen" of Olympics, after she defected to America, experimented with the art of modeling and marketing equipment for sports.