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Nadia Comaneci, the world-famous Romanian gymnast, smiling and performing on the floor – 1976 Summer Olympics

In the following image, we see the legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci in her element, striking a pose during her floor exercise routine at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Canada. At just 14 years old, Comaneci made history by becoming the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 at the Olympics, ultimately achieving a total of seven perfect 10s. This remarkable feat earned her three gold medals by the close of the Olympics.

At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Comaneci continued to shine, earning two more perfect 10s and winning two additional gold medals. Throughout her career, she amassed a total of nine Olympic medals and four World Artistic Gymnastics Championships medals. Today, she stands as a celebrated figure in the gymnastics world, credited with the globalization and popularization of the sport.