Nadia Comaneci: gymnast of perfection and defector

[@diana-leabaranovich5080]

My daughter, Nadia, is now 30 and I named her after Nadia Comaneci. I remember, I was 14 at the time of the 1976 summer olympics. I was watching the gymnastics events and I heard the name Nadia for the first time. I said at the time, if I ever have a girl, I will name her Nadia. My mother, said - sure, tell me about it 10 years from now. My first child, a girl, was born on Dec. 30, 1986. 1 hour after she was born, my mother asked me - what will you name her. I said, Nadia. I told her, 10 years later. Nadia Comaneci - Still a very beautiful woman.

[@Firografi]

Diana - Lea Baranovich : wow!! 👏🏻

[@diana-leabaranovich5080]

Thanks for the validation.

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

Living vicariously, ay

[@diana-leabaranovich5080]

@@valeria-militiamessalina5672 Just admiring

[@lisalegault275]

Diana- this is ‘exactly’ my story with our ages and both our daughters. At the time of the olympics, I said the same and did the same! Mine is Nadia Danielle.. and so similar in determination, focus and perseverance. What is your girl’s middle name?

[@andreihromania]

2:21 " - Do you feel more Romanian or more American ? - I'm a Romanian, definitely... " Another perfect 10, Nadia, thank you.

[@aladdinsmith3469]

This women continues to amaze with perfect 10,yes she's Romanian one wouldn't never known if not informed the way she handle the interviewer questions. Defection they make it sound like a crime yes it was a serious execution punishable depending on country and circumstances under the Karl Marx's stepped on Xperiment .I want get into morals just now finding out the affair she had period and can understand why a judge want allow some things to be heard by the jury .Nadia 10will continue to stand.

[@victormanciu4714]

Un comentariu tipic de roman complexat de faptul ca Romania este o tara care nu mai ofera nimic pe scena lumii.

[@aaronjames5276]

She is all class. She is what every person should aspire to be like. Talented, beautiful, humble, full of class, honest, kind, motivated ... just as good as a person can be, it seems.

[@citlallizamarripa2105]

she is such a humble person

[@PoetaBoricuaLucha]

Yes. Very gentle and classy.

[@Voltanaut]

I initially read your comment as, she is such a HORRIBLE person, which I thought couldn't be right, so I double checked and realised you wrote humble, to which I thought, oh, yeah, of course.

[@patriciapearl2529]

Nadia, every girl in America idolized you in the late 70s. Thank you for bringing joy and inspiration to us all. You're beautiful!

[@vaskylark]

Yep. I sure did. I was 7 in '76 and I lived and breathed everything Nadia. Sadly I am a 6ft tall woman so gymnastics was never in the cards but I was great on the bars, but only the bars. Hours and hours a day on the bars with callouses so bad my hands would regularly bleed and it was all inspired by Nadia who lit that fire.

[@Iiwii11]

I adored Nadia too. (still do) We're very close in age and I really saw her as a peer I could look up to. All the well known women I loved that were close to my age will always have a special place in my heart. (Princess Di, Tatum O'Neil, Kristy McNichol, Nadia etc)

[@eiko-tropicana]

I love her answers, its shows the character of strength and determination

[@sunnetor74]

marvelous 10 X 7 scores !

[@Jiltedin2007]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HER!

[@MistieRAWR]

As a Romanian, born in Romania and living in the United States, it makes me very proud to be connected to such a great athlete. She really is a huge inspiration for me and she adds to my pride of being Romanian where most who live in the US are ashamed. De ce? Noi suntem români! Roşu, galben, şi albastru!

[@JustAThought155]

For this American, she put Romania on the map!!!

[@v12tommy]

Don't be ashamed. Be proud of where you came from. I'm American, born and raised, but I actually liked it when she said she'll always be Romanian, and she was just adopted by the US. I'm glad we live in a country where we can all be different, yet still united.

[@Inyourlap]

She's such an intelligent woman. Humble and she gives just the right amount of information: enough to get the information through and not too much to keep her privacy and mystery intact.

[@Montrosesister12]

Inyourlap we want too much. What actually happened and how she defected.

[@kennadonovan]

World politics had nothing to do with her success. Her sheer awesomeness at the sport, to this very day, is still unique and timeless. Her success was just as much a product of her own artistic expression, as it was proof of her incredible hard-work.

[@JustAThought155]

Thank you for your powerful words. You are so so correct!!!! She is truly a driven person!

[@josephmumbulla3648]

I absolutely agree 100% her hard work, talent being down to earth, grounded. Politics and governments, like everything else that was happening around her, had nothing to do with her success. Everything stopped for a short time when Nadia Comanici come on to the world scene. Unique awesome still the best.

[@denitsakoeva9242]

that is how you know a true great! she is so simple, realistic, outspoken, empathetic, confident yet not arrogant! she is just as impressive as a person than as a gymnast. has her heart on the right side and lives by true values. forget about all the motivational speeches from self proclaimed gurus, just hear this one out, open your heart and you might actually feel inspired.

[@revin_0007]

Great great achievement!! great person, so humble. living legend. Persons like her are treasure of world.

[@BobbyU808]

So down-to-earth, so beautiful, so charming. We could learn a lot from this lady. 🙏

[@murialdoingles7060]

Not just one of the best sportwomen ever, but also a great, humble and supportive human being!! Another 10 for Nadia. God bless you from Spain!

[@farhanarahman9009]

I will never forget seeing Nadia Comanche real-time in 1976when she made history and became a legend 🙌 👏

[@juan58102]

Here in Arica... Chile consider Nadia the Best Gymnastic girl of all time.... We love you Nadia....

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

She is a true living legend in every sense of the word.

[@cc_celeste]

I love her subtle way to stay away from her standpoint on politics The interviewer seems off putting to me but I just love Nadia, she answers with such humility & grace ❤️❤️❤️

[@ahlaitan8194]

The ending of her child's knowledge concerning the incredible achievement of her mother was tremendous !.

[@jamesberry1821]

i never looked her up cause i never really payed attention to gymanstcs, wondered how good she was compaired to the girls today , i dont know much about of gymnastics but i can see the difference shes one in a life time Champion

[@JamesKostohryz]

One word: Champion.

[@Backup218]

One word : LEGEND

[@jcrew7751]

3 Numbers, 7 -10's

[@jamesstreet856]

Two words---The GOAT.

[@yokehuatgoh]

even today, she is humble on how much impact she had on gymnastics

[@manoalex6575]

Just like her routines... absolutely clear and cool..composed...another perfect 10...She and her family remain blessed

[@haroldennis7086]

Nadia Comaneci-Greatest and most perfect gymnast of all time-Period!

[@sarabriceno2906]

She's and always will be a legend, 100 %.

[@ShodyHarajukuBarbie]

Wow she's still beautiful! I'm so happy for her!

[@harrypotterfans5535]

Shody Larkins she will always be beautiful

[@vasilicazeiher8470]

Româncele sînt în general frumoase 😊

[@roadrunner381]

Love Nadia, and what a good interviewer, well done!

[@globalconversation]

She grabbed the world's attention and affection aged 14. In 1976 this Romanian gymnast scored the first perfect ten in Olympic history and remains a sporting lcon. However, her life in Romania was troubled and she was once again headline news, this time as she chose to defect risking her life to escape the brutal regime of Nicolae Ceaucescu.

[@Backup218]

I was 11 yrs old and we were glued to the tv watching her. she turned out to be a lovely women. legendary women . what a story

[@atiboyful]

Now the World knows why Nadia gained seven Perfect 10's in Montreal! She exceeded even her legendary coach's demands

[@Marketoromagnolo]

ins't she marvelous? what a beautiful and itnelligent woman

[@victroyarthur6956]

and quite modest

[@joannew-schmidhammer9325]

Romanians do the gymnastics with the grace of a dancer. Beautiful country and people ! We lived there from 1993- 1996

[@abevillanueva1974]

I must say, Nadia, is a beautiful, strong, common sensed lady! She is no doubt one of my favorite athletes of all time...and a most inspirational person!

[@mackenzieraine9251]

I still can't believe I met her at my state gymnastics meet😄😄

[@marcelaramirez3864]

Mackenzie Raine that's so cool God bless you

[@elenabogdan3874]

Proud of you, Nadia... not only of your past accomplishments in gymnastics, but also of what you have become and what you are doing now. It was a pleasure to listen to you in this interview. Many blessings to you and your family!

[@evelina2363]

I would never find the guts to interview such a legend

[@janyou17]

gorgeous at 54.. she's the greatest gymnastic icon of all time.

[@olafurssonkyllian8153]

beautiful and smart lady, she is indeed a legend

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

Nadia is one of the most intelligent and well balanced people ever to have walked the earth. And her self-wisdom is a rare quality indeed.

[@czarinamaecondes1001]

She is amazing!!! Good job Nadia Comaneci :)

[@darensmith5270]

Thank you Nadia for supporting Special Olympics!👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@sonjaarentsen3402]

Mi mom was 14 years old and European champeon in Germany and put into the Hitle youth , that is why all the family emigrated to Chile.

[@Adipsia1]

There's one adjective above all others that comes across as the key to Nadia's success... and that is the word 'grounded'. May be part of that is due to her growing up under an oppressive regime, though I doubt that she ever felt repressed. It strikes me that she understood the talents that she'd been given at a very early age, and for her it was about focussing upon those gifts without allowing herself to be distracted in any way. 'Self-doubt' appears to have been an alien-concept to Nadia. Thanks for sharing this interesting interview.

[@lisalegault275]

Great assessment and insight

[@ShaukatHakim]

The host is trying to get something against communism from Nadia’s mouth but she has responded very cleverly. Especially, answer to the question about that US is more liberal. It has developed a lot of respect for her. long live Nadia!

[@JustAThought155]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing it on KZbin. Nadia, you were a pleasure to watch then and now! P. S. Girl, you must have skills, if you can walk in those shoes!!!!

[@mojojim6458]

Very diplomatic and very wise.

[@lalanimilovich6593]

Best female athlete ever!👍☝️

[@robertwiley3171]

I really like this interview. Certainly one of the best. Nice job Isabelle ..

[@sarabriceno2906]

Would love to se Nadia Comaneci bring a girl with another perfect 10.

[@snezanaradovanic2324]

Nadia Komaneci arhaicna i moderna i savremana i trajna...jednostavno vjeciti SIMBOL ! Prelijepa iznutra i spolja !

[@giovannisocci8793]

I was in love with her when I was 10,she was and is world famous a beautiful woman and a wonderful human being.

[@tigerarmyrule]

Me too.....get in the queue Giovanni !!!!!!!!.....seriously though who wasn't in love with Nadia?

[@zelddan]

LOL, tigerarmyrule, you're damn right : ))

[@chechucabj]

Her sweet voice! I love you Nadia! My idol forever

[@ranajungbahadur7733]

The legend has aged so gracefully !

[@STEAM_MA]

What a beautiful interview.

[@clayz1]

Nadia is great. Very enjoyable to see that she does well for herself to this day. Cant say the same for the presenter...

[@lilmissperfect8427]

The Ultimate Gymnast!

[@lalanimilovich6593]

Yes!

[@greenspan11111]

What a lovely human being!..

[@bumblebee5625]

Best of all times!

[@tiffsaver]

The mind and attitude of a true champion...

[@iccbmckenna4452]

Nadia is my favourite gymnast in the work I look up to her everyday

[@terib6270]

beautiful graceful woman

[@kimking1973]

The BEST gymnast EVER 🙌🏼

[@hansemannluchter643]

I was 10 in 1976.. Because of the time-difference, my granddad sent me early to bed, so we could watch Ms Nadia Comăneci LIVE on TeeVee. Let's just say that we didn't care about Bruce Jenner.. I am so grateful Ms Nadia, it was amazing. Two years later, in 1978, I watched Ms Elena Mukhina. No disrespect, but Ms Elena Mukhina is, in my opinion, the best gymnast who ever lived.

[@theresa42213]

Always loved her ....always will!

[@gwenmarie7311]

She is such a Beautiful person!!! I Hope they do her 🎥 Movie About her Story. Beyond the 10s!!! She has Very compelling story👍👍💯🙏

[@sarahdanielle1985]

loved this movie as a kid soo much gymnastics was my dream xx

[@JohnBowl14690]

For her age, she a perfect 10.

[@robertwiley3171]

It would be nice to hear other things about Nadia. Sadly I find most interviewers ask the same questions.

[@azeeminator]

In an interview with CNN, she was asked abut her favourite music band and she said she was a fan of ABBA.

[@loveforall2480]

Above the greatest gymnast of all times other seven perfect 10's. Very humble. Very gorgeous. Very intelligent. Very hardworking. Very patriotic. Very inspiring. Humanitarian/Special Olympics supporter. May she live long. Amin

[@vettegaddia6234]

She looks fantastic and her English is sooooo good now. She has no accent.

[@vettegaddia6234]

rossapolis I am American. But I am not the type who listens to every vowel she uses. I know her English has improved substantially bc I have heard her in interviews even 10 years earlier.

[@tubehax]

She does have an accent but she's still amazing on all fronts.

[@Adipsia1]

I could be wrong, but I think Vetta has overlooked her accent due to her strong personality. ;) And great legs. :)

[@WreathStorm]

No need to lie in a compliment. Her English is great, but the accent to obvious to the ears of native speakers.

[@WillGGG]

Who cares if a non native speaker has an accent? Accents are cool, not everyone has to be the same and speak the same way.

[@miacornell5078]

She still sounds the same as she did in 1976 her voice didn't really change

[@elizadoolittle7417]

NADIA COMANECI=PERFECTION!

[@Grizzlied555]

😁👍

[@vioricairimescu5676]

A raspuns foarte bine si cu grigâ la intrebàrile Bravo 😊😕

[@onefoot7]

Rasputain's Fart??!

[@clayz1]

Bravo!

[@juvylizabaylon5323]

the one only superstar gymnastic nadia comaneci

[@MrHarveyrex23]

Nadia Comanichi should take over the Karolyi's and be the new head of the United States women's gymnastics program. Could you imagine seeing Comanichi working with Simone Biles and Ali Raismen?

[@shahidbandri3100]

Nadia respected legend you are hard worker

[@penquin402]

I would love to see that but I don't think that will happen because she is too passionate about the Women's Gymnastics program in Romania

[@doctordoolittle6601]

The best,period.

[@simonsimon8572]

The Best💖💖💖💖

[@leilagreen7]

Amazing human being!❤️❤️❤️

[@Aussie00]

Beautiful inside and out.

[@Maryshika]

Esti o dulceata ! ... si o patriota desavarsita : "I ' m definitely romanian" ... ramai asa cum esti !

[@leilaansari6791]

Everyone looove you and they admire youuu

[@j.clowers7223]

Still a 10..

[@NickyRikki]

Romanian 100%... we are proud. Mandri de tine... te iubim

[@v1231-n3c]

All the best Nadia, we still miss u forever

[@ignacioduran5993]

Yeah, the interviewer is a jerk. Nadia is posed and elegant.

[@jaqueline5846]

Humility.

[@kennethconnors7532]

other commenters have seen the intellect and physical skills , what a coach she would be , and to have such professionalism

[@Tigerheiress]

This interviewer is crazy

[@AndiVaradi]

Nadia you are our hero and an idol for a lifetime!

[@64Magick]

Damn, I remember 3 names back in the day that I can recall now; Nadia Comaneci, Mark spitz and that embarrassing of a person Bruce Transgender!! IT'S GOOD TO SEE HER..since..........76 WOW, I WAS 12 AND SHE WAS 14, SHE LOOKS GREAT!!!!!

[@sandrao5513]

What's wrong with the person interviewing her?! She's interrogating Nadia and trying to nag on her. Back off!

[@breath2breath]

you are right. interviewer is a hater. so people like us have to breathe and understand that 50% of the world is crazy, delusional, greedy, and bitter.

[@patriciapearl2529]

oli bairam she has no people skills

[@tuershen4441]

She just want to squeeze info. Which can be done properly and openly. I hate these kinds of interviewer. Putting the people they interview in a difficult position. God let the people you interview breathe and let them open up for themselves.

[@peggypeggy4137]

As my daughter would say when she was 14, "She's annoying".

[@peggypeggy4137]

I mean, the interviewer, NOT Nadia!!

[@Himmiefan]

Don't write off her hard work as a charmed existence.

[@edithneacsu1203]

She was being grilled for “dirt” big time but she was able to stand her ground. I’m sure she had a lot more than most other kids during those times due to her fame. She wasn’t aware of how people struggled if she had everything available to her. She could have looked around and noticed what was going on with people. She seemed a bit clueless or is still brain washed to never say anything against the dictator and his gruesome ways. I was there and remember it very well and I got to leave at 13 in 1987.

[@tomhermens7698]

She was amazingly good. I dont know if she suffered to get to her height. Fantastic.

[@eddelahanty3901]

Perfection.

[@sonjaarentsen3402]

Mi mom Inge von der Forst was world champion in swimming in 1939 in Breslau and as a German born she emigrated to Chile and she swamm in Breslau for Chile. 2009 she was inagurated to the Museum Olimpic of Chile the same day Nadia Comenichi was enagurated in Chile and the Embasator of Romonia was present at both inagurgen taken at the same time. I am Sonja daughter of Inge and took my mothers record and became national champion given the Condor award.I just like her to know about that event in Chile enagurating my mom. Thanks.

[@carlosaraujo1327]

very very lovely lady...

[@henib6100]

She is amazing. So tough!!!

[@christopheri79]

Thank you :-)

[@ryublueblanka]

Legend.

[@hungryhippo4472]

No one better ever

[@views-jl8vd]

my name is Nadia too