Nadia Elena Comaneci

The year was 1976 and she became famous after she scored her first ever perfect 10 on the bar that was asymmetric at the Montreal Olympic Games. She went on to achieve another perfect 10 which made her the most youthful Olympic all-around gold medalist, at just 14. She has not only attracted attention from all angles but also helped Romania to find a spot on the map of international recognition. The sporting icon made her a world-wide sensation after she scored a record-breaking performance. She created a legend, and helped popularize gymnastics all over the world. The perception of women athletes was also altered by her performances. The effect of her performances during the Olympics is so significant that her toe step (release) and the toe step were both named for her in the event's uneven bars. Her performance was also impressive at World Championships, European Championships and the Olympics. That made her a legend, and she is one of the top gymnasts around the world. This 'Queen of the Olympics attempted her hand at modelling and marketing the sport after she emigrated from the US.