Nadia Elena Comaneci

It was at the Montreal Olympic Games 1976 that she scored one of the most memorable moments in sports history - - the first-ever perfect 10, on the bars that were asymmetrical. She went on to achieve an additional six perfect 10s and became the most youthful Olympic all-around gold medalist at only 14 years old. The dazzling Nadia Comaneci did more than draw attention, she helped Romania become a household name. The sporting icon became a global sensation when she came up with an unbeatable performance. The legend she created was legendary as well as helped make gymnastics a popular sport around the globe. People's view of female gymnasts was changed by her performances. It was because of her influence at this Olympics that an uneven bar event includes two movements named in honor of her, the toe-on as well as release move, which are, till date, classified as high-level and level. In addition to the Olympics she also became the hottest athlete during the World Championships and European Championships. Her achievements have made her one of the top gymnasts of all time. The "Queen" of the Olympics following her departure to America, tried her hand at models and sports marketing equipment.