Nadia Elena Comaneci

It was at the Montreal Olympic Games 1976 that she achieved one of the most memorable moment in the history of sports - - the first-ever perfect 10, on the asymmetrical bars. And, to top it off, she went to score six more perfect tens, making her the youngest overall Olympic gold medalist, only 14 years old age. She has not only been the focus of attention everywhere but has also assisted Romania in gaining a place on the international map. This sporting legend made her a world-wide sensation after she achieved an impossible score. The legend she created was legendary, and helped popularize gymnastics around the globe. The perception of women athletes was also altered by her performance. The impact she had was such that she was named the Olympic toe-on and release move. The moves are classified as extremely difficult. Her performance was also impressive at World Championships, European Championships, and Olympics. Her performance has made her famous, and she's one of the top gymnasts around the world. In the US she was able to advertise sporting goods and models after leaving her native country.