Nadia Elena Comaneci

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was the moment she made history by becoming the first person who scored a perfect 10 in asymmetric bars. In addition, she was able to score six more perfect tens to become one of the youngest Olympic Gold medalist. The dazzling Nadia Comaneci did more than draw the attention of others, but she also helped Romania gain a global presence. The achievement of an impossible score has made her a sports celebrity and popularized gymnastics across the entire world. Moreover, it changed the gender perception of female athletes. Such was her impact during her participation in the Olympics that the uneven bars contest has two moves named after her - toe-on and release move, which have been classified as high-level level. In addition to the Olympics she was also a star in the World Championships and European Championships. Her performance made her one of the best gymnasts of all time. She also modeled and promoted sporting gear following her making the move from the US.