Nadia Elena Comaneci

In the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the athlete became an international sensation after scoring the first ever perfect ten in history sports. She went on to achieve an additional six perfect 10s, making her the most youthful Olympic overall gold medalist who was only fourteen years of age. The accomplishments of Nadia Comaneci have not just been the focus of attention everywhere but has also assisted Romania to find a spot in the world map. The sports icon became a global sensation when she came up with an unbeatable performance. Her story became a legend, and helped popularize gymnastics across the world. Moreover, it changed the gender perception of female athletes. Her performance at the Olympics was so profound that her toe step (release) as well as the toe step were both named for her in the event's uneven bars. She also performed well at World Championships, European Championships and the Olympics. That led to her becoming a legend and she's among the top gymnasts around the world. In addition, she modeled and promoted sporting gear following her making the move to the US.