Nadia Elena Comaneci

It was at the Montreal Olympic Games 1976 that she scored one of the most unforgettable moment in the history of sports and that was the very first perfect 10 on the bars that were asymmetrical. In addition she scored six more perfect tens, making her the youngest overall Olympic gold medalist at just 14 years of age. In addition to attracting attention, she helped Romania become a household name. This sporting icon stepped into spotlight by achieving an unachievable number of points, thereby becoming a hero and spreading the word about gymnastics as a game throughout the world. Public opinion about women athletes was changed due to this achievement. The effect of her performances in the Olympics is significant enough that her toe move (release) and her step toe are named after her in the uneven bars event. In addition to the Olympics she also performed outstanding in both World Championships (World Championships) as well as the European Championships. Thus, becoming one of world's most well-known and famous gymnasts. In addition, she modeled and promoted sporting gear following her making the move into the US.