Nadia Comăneci

Gymnast and Olympic gold medalist

Nadia Comăneci - Gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
Born

November 12th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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A gymnast who achieved unprecedented success at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, this individual became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 in Olympic competition. During the Olympics, earned three gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. After her competitive career, transitioned into coaching and continued to promote gymnastics worldwide.

Achieved perfect 10.0 at the 1976 Olympics

Won three gold medals at the 1976 Olympics

Inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1993

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