Nadia Elena Comaneci

It was during the Montreal Olympic Games 1976 that she achieved one of the most memorable sporting moments of all time - the score of the very first perfect 10 on the bars that were asymmetrical. To top it off the six perfect tens, and was the most youthful Olympic silver medalist. Not only did Nadia Comaneci draw attention from all directions, but she also helped Romania find itself a place on the map of the world. By achieving a feat that was unattainable she became a legendary figure and promoted athletics across the globe. Public opinion about female athletes was influenced by this feat. The effect she had on Olympics was so great that two of her routines including the toe-on and release, are named in her honor. Both are rated as difficult to the highest level. In addition to the Olympics She also displayed impressive performance at every single event, including the World Championships & European Championships. As a result, she was a renowned gymnast, and was among the best-known athletes the globe has ever seen. The "Queen" of the Olympics when she emigrated to America, tried out models and sports marketing equipment.