Nadia Elena Comaneci

It was during the Montreal Olympic Games 1976 that she had one of the most memorable moments in sports history - - the first-ever perfect 10, on the bars that were asymmetrical. Additionally, she had six other perfect 10s, making her, at 14 years age, the youngest Olympic medalist across all categories. In addition to attracting the attention of others, but she also helped Romania gain a global presence. With an impossible result, the sporting icon created a legendary figure and promoted gymnastics across the globe. Women's perception of athletes also changed due to her performances. The impact she had was such that she was dubbed the Olympic toe-on and release moves. These are still rated high in difficulty. Alongside the Olympics her performance also included impressive performance at both the World Championships & European Championships. In the end, she became an iconic gymnast and one of greatest athletes that the world has ever witnessed. The "Queen of the Olympics was a novice at modelling and marketing sports equipment after her defection from the US.