Nadia Comaneci Reflects on her Perfect 10, 41 Years Later

[@thegreek3798]

I was a kid In 1976. I remember a little neighbor girl saying "when I grow up I will be a Comaneci". That neighbor girl was so smart and beautiful like an angel. After 2 or 3 years later she died of cancer. Every time i hear about Comaneci I remember that little angel. RIP Elpiniki

[@CBCSports]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@Frost-iu6ud]

Rest in peace

[@PetitPoneyDuVercors26]

Even if you're sick your dreams will always keep you in the fight...All these inspiring athletes helps so many kids, thanks you for sharing this story, never forget all these little fairies dead too soon... (Sorry if I made mistakes, English isn't my mother language)

[@tinapapa2556]

Λυπαμαιι

[@Planet_Shel]

RIP I relate to her as I idolized her so much during my young somewhat successful gymnast youth. To make a long story short I had a shot at the Junior Olympics but, when my grandfather died of cancer in October of 1976 my whole world sort of changed.

[@moth_paws]

I watched Nadia in the Olympics as a little girl, and she so impressed me. I even named my first daughter Nadia. Hearing her speak now really moves and inspires me once again. Thank you, Nadia, for who you are! God bless you.

[@colors6692]

Stalker much?

[@SirenaWF1]

@@colors6692 Nah.

[@lunafringe10]

How many times did she get raped by her „ Coaches „ ?

[@lunafringe10]

My girls would not „ perform „ in such sports. No way .

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

@@lunafringe10 So what ? Some girls love MMA,a few love armwrestling some love athletics.Telling it short...to each his own .

[@sanieisleam3225]

I remember... i was more or less her age back in our country Romania: after that her incredible performances )... everybody every girl was trying to do... o bit of her exercises....we were so proud of her

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

Sanie Isleam With good measure! Here in the US, all of us young girls wanted to be like Nadia.

[@coananna2553]

I was her once to just a little kid growing up in Romania

[@ronniebaker4549]

You have a lot to be proud of. No one can ever take that from you

[@runningfromabear8354]

I was born in the 80's but I remember when I was in gymnastics my instructor saying I was brave like her. I didn't know who she was talking about. It's cool to see who she was talking about now.

[@biancahotca3244]

Sanie Isleam Așa este.

[@sanderslongdrive]

One of the greatest athletes of all time. Now, a charming lady.

[@rossriver75]

I don’t think there’s been any female gymnast like her since or up to now. No matter what they say.

[@kevinthunder3375]

I feel that Elena Mukhina certainly had the potential but they broke her many times over. They never appreciated the talent they got. They only wanted more. She never had a chance.

[@rossriver75]

@@kevinthunder3375 I don’t know. I’ll have to check into that.

[@al.s.3277]

@@rossriver75 Simone is definitely ATHLETICALLY better but the thing with her is that she does purely or mostly just athleticism. And there’s a reason why this sport is called ARTISTIC gymnastics. Sure her routines are harder than Nadia’s but Nadia not only was amazingly athletic she was also very artistic. And btw, not only Simone, in general this sport has become mostly or entirely just athleticism, which isn’t a bad thing per say. But they shouldn’t call it artistic if it’s not artistic. 😅

[@rossriver75]

@@al.s.3277 Yeah, that’s an interesting point.

[@DeadPoolRaja87]

My dad doesn't know who was the host of last Olympic games nor the host of the upcoming one either. But he remembers Montreal Olympics as if it happened yesterday just because of Nadia!!!

[@ivanaroncevic8858]

Hugs to your dad 💟🧚‍♀️

[@sormcmxcix]

So very true

[@naddee19]

Same with my dad, that's why he named me Nadia after her!

[@Lilith_2191]

The effortless way she landed the dismount on the uneven bars just leaves me breathless.

[@writteninthesky]

8 years of training... from when she was 6 yrs to 14. almost 8 hours a day... cca 16,000 hours of training... lots of effort spent for all those effortless landings .... 🙉🥇

[@rulistening7777]

I was 10 years old that year. I was glued to the television for every gymnastics event. Nadia was such a huge inspiration and a joy to see. Even we Americans were rooting for her to win gold.

[@zflynn2]

I remember seeing the cover of Time magazine with Nadia's picture and the title "SHE'S PERFECT!" Never, NEVER before in Olympic history had anyone scored perfect 10s for a performance. It was witnessing someone who was doing something that was thought totally impossible. Beyond awe-inspiring, even all these decades later.

[@cardinalflower6959]

Exactly as I remember it!

[@СветланаМихайлова-с8л]

Нелли Ким на той же Олимпиаде тоже получила дважлы 10 баллов. За опорный прыжок и вольные упражнения!

[@Gancanna]

They never expected anyone to get that 10, they didn't even prepare for it on the scoreboard! She was a major inspiration to many young people.

[@Tugela60]

Except that modern gymnasts are much better than her, lol.

[@viktoriaironpride4977]

@@Tugela60 "Better?" Today's female gymnasts are masculine, overmuscled freaks that are not gymnasts, but tumblers. At least Nadia looked like a girl!

[@redruby8529]

I still get goose bumps watching her routine, knowing it is a special moment in history. So elegant and energetic. Today's gymnasts have more muscle and bulk, but something gets lost in the ballet and dance moves. Love Nadia!

[@adegirly]

true! something is lost nowadays...

[@pearpo]

Nadia’s routine is perfectly suited to her style and to showcase her grace.

[@margaretbinnie6600]

There is no grace now.

[@vidwatcher365]

Todays gymnasts are fed proper nutrition and train for career longevity, rather than getting career ending injuries or worn out bodies at 17. For every Nadia, there’s a thousand other little girls that couldn’t make it through the Karolyi’s abusive training practices. If the gymnasts have a bit more muscle, because they are allowed to eat properly, suck it up

[@sugarlove]

When I was a kid she was my hero and I just love her 💖

[@jeffreyabess6542]

Yesss Sugar me toooooo

[@ioanapletoiu7428]

She is Romanian

[@kathy-t5q]

Same

[@lenny108]

she should have become the sports minister in Canada

[@tx41hg2]

Me too.

[@kahleesaangelofthenight2895]

I liked that the announcers showed no bias toward her not being american and just celebrated an extraordinary once in a lifetime gymnast!

[@RebeccaStout]

She is gorgeous! What class

[@quackityswife_hq1392]

I really want to do gymnatics

[@marlenmeza06]

Nadia-Minette Truter good luck 👍

[@LO-lj9ys]

Gorgeous? Are you blind or something

[@Luna-Ro]

Wow! What happened to her face! 🥴

[@MsNotrite]

@@Luna-Ro She had alot of work done. I think she had a nose job, and jaw reduction or something

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I remember thinking at the time she looked so frail yet her strength and agility were amazing! She gave the world the thrill of watching her quest, culminating it excellence. I wish her a truly long and full life of happiness!

[@2ndchancehypnotherapy]

yes because her coaches starved her!

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

Mat she live till the age of 100. She is one of the most amazing and talented Athletes in human history since the 1980s.

[@cheongyei]

I haven't seen this footage for decades and I remember her wonderful, positive attitude. What a champion!

[@Dernhelmful]

Happy birthday, Nadia. Thank you for inspiring millions all over the world with your grace, technical finesse and courage. Your story did not end in 1976. You escaped a despotic regime and continued to influence and uplift people everywhere. Your legacy is enduring.

[@bungalowmo]

Couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[@felroberto]

Not politics to talk about in this space 🤫

[@redwater4778]

Socialism built the gyms she trained in .

[@nickgreek6449]

@@redwater4778 that was not socialism. it was a dictatorship like all the rest. True socialism has never been achieved.

[@redwater4778]

@@nickgreek6449 It was socialist enough for Ceausescu to put electricity in all the homes, build public facilities (sports) across the country and achieve %95 literacy from like %25

[@efisgpr]

I met her at the grocery store and again at the airport and she was so, so wonderfully nice both times. Just a beautiful soul. I love her and wish her all the best.

[@maggiemoran7747]

They actually had a song that was popular at the time called Nadia’s theme. She was a national sensation. Every little girl wanted to be her. I can’t believe how fantastic and young she looks.

[@michaelsamuels9901]

yep the theme was from the movie blessed beast and the child then Nadias theme then young and the restless lol

[@ravenel2]

It was so popular that every little girl after 1976 had a jewelry box with a ballerina that twirled and played “Nadia’s theme” when you opened it. Or else it was “Love Story.”

[@wendyokoopa7048]

@@michaelsamuels9901 i was about to say y and r

[@sigsin1]

The song was the theme song from “The Young and the Restless” and had been their theme song for four years (starting in 1972) before Nadia’s 1976 olympics. I always thought that was kind of tacky.

[@voraciousreader3341]

I absolutely did NOT want to be her. I was 9, and I liked watching her, it was thrilling, but I remember looking at her, trying to imagine what she was feeling, and I did not like that feeling. Too many people, so much noise, physical contortions that were ridiculous....I remember thinkin, “No thanks,” and going outside to read under the lilac trees. THAT is what children are supposed to do, not train like maniacs with mentally ill adults who push and force and push. NO THANKS!!!

[@juanaboynkin1196]

In '76, I was 14 years old and fell head over heels in love with her. Fast forward to today and I am still in love with this beautiful classy woman. She has been through a lot and is still amazing. Best wishes to her and Bart Conner.

[@donnariggs1567]

Yes He did a great job also nice you remembered

[@francus7227]

Bruce Jenner won the gold in the decathlon. She's been through a lot too....

[@thomasarneson4511]

Kurt Thomas died about 3 years ago. He was the best in 1979. Conners was also damn good.

[@joepalooka2145]

I remember watching her live on TV when the perfect 10 happened. She was incredible and she was an enormous international sensation.

[@luisavaz1783]

I am 50 years old now, and I still remenber all your performances in the Olympics, all my family was in front of TV, to watch you... In silence.... Thank you Nádia.... You were perfect.... You made history. Everybody of my generation remember you. By the way I am from Portugal. 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️Bless you Nadia and all your teatchers😘😘😘😘

[@mjremy2605]

We still love you Nadia! I was in shock and crying when I watched you perform. I had never seen anything so perfect, so beautiful, and so impossible to do! One magnificent giant leap for humanity.

[@joygrace7924]

Nadia: Still a 10. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@MrBenHaynes]

She's still a 10! Flawless, gorgeous and exuding such inner beauty. Radiant Nadia.

[@cfb15jan]

Oh yes, Amen to that, Ben.

[@guymandudely324]

She had the confidence of a kid. Also, Nadia was a foreigner who wasn't thinking about valuable commercial endorsements. Her thoughts were to pleasing Bela, her coach. With these simple ideas in her head, she performed flawlessly. The judging system was based on tenths of a point. After Nadia's perfect 10's, the scoring system was extended to thousandths of a point, making it impossible to get a perfect 10. Nadia's accomplishments will stand the test of time!

[@gordon5004]

It is deeply moving and rare to witness perfection.

[@daviddavid9837]

Nadia, you held the world in the palm of your hand. We were entranced and enchanted. You were a champion and a role model. Little girls everywhere wanted to be as good as you, to be you. You lifted the world into a collective joy. Thank you, so much.

[@Dca252]

💚💚💚

[@jonothandoeser]

"to be as good as you; to be you!"

[@daviddavid9837]

@@jonothandoeser depends on how one diagrams the sentence. There is a lot of room for interpretation here. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@jonothandoeser]

@@daviddavid9837 You could also use a period or a dash. But a comma would never be correct there.

[@daviddavid9837]

@@jonothandoeser The two infinitive phrases function as nouns, direct objects of the verb. They are appositives. Two nonrestrictive appositives at the end of a sentence may absolutely be separated by a comma, and this is the general rule, though a dash may be used. I did it again here in the first sentence. The infinitive phrases in question are not independent clauses. There are no conjuctive adverbs. There are no items in series where those items contain commas. While some might opt for a semicolon as an element of personal style, a semicolon is not required punctuation in the sentence, and one might also represent its use here is incorrect. Why must so many comments in YT turn into unrelated debates initiated by self-appointed lunch ladies and hall monitors of punctuation, grammar, and style? Such indulgences are largely peripheral, off-topic, and tangential. They add no value to the discussion and only detract.

[@MusicforMe123]

I remember the day, my whole family was watching. Thank you for the memories.

[@lindamorgan7889]

I will never forget your 10's lady. You are legend x

[@korakatar7921]

I was an eight year old then and it was mesmerising! Truly magic moments! Will remember it till till the day i die!

[@alexanderbenjamin5348]

Hello 👋 Kora, I love your words, like the way you drop down your thoughts on note, it sound so interesting to me 🤗 how are you doing?

[@lipsohlips97]

At 14 she was participating in the olympics... and at 22 im still living with my parents...

[@coldblaze100]

I feel so seen

[@xtinamarie_333]

🤣

[@lipsohlips97]

@drperiwinkle THANK YOU 💖

[@sarasmith5110]

It is harder now for young people to make it on their own. Everything costs so much. It is not you.

[@TodaysSpecialMinis]

what does one thing have to do with the other? at 6 she had a coach making her do gymnastics. and 10 the Karolys spotted her and made her their mission. they pushed her harder than any little girl would choose - and i doubt whether she had a choice. i bet your parents are OKAY with you living at home as long as you're doing something with your life - something that YOU feel passionate about or called to or something that you believe in or something that doesn't make you feel like you are just taking up space on this earth that could be better served by someone else. nadia had the weight of a country on her back and shoulders. if you live in the modern age - all you have is your own dreams and your own drive on yours. You only get one life - so what are YOU going to do with it? Nothing wrong with being home at 22. What's wrong is if you are doing nothing with your life at 22 or any other age. At 22 - the world is STILL your oyster. Whatever you want to do - you better start doing it, because tomorrow you will be 52 and you'll wonder what you did with those 30 years in between and WISH you had them to do all over again. So do it NOW - while you have the youth, the strength, the mind, the desire, and the chance to stack up enough dominoes in your favor so that when they finally fall - you will be able to appreciate, enjoy, and share the benefits!

[@x2malandy]

I'm 70 yrs old and I will never forget that cocky strut @ 2:02 that defined the moment for me. "You can't touch this".

[@dianthe5756]

x2malandy and that smile at the end, I just doubled over, it’s so funny

[@nouaranouara9939]

@@dianthe5756 do u look like a super model? Entire world know Nadia. Who knows you? Shut up hater

[@dianthe5756]

nouara nouara no omg I’m so sorry. No, I meant the strut she did. Her action made her look like her horse. Not her appearance if, u know what I mean. I love her, I could never insult her. Nadia, in my opinion, was and still is the best gymnast.

[@ellenfarrell2785]

I'm 70 also and watched her in awe and bought the Nadia's Theme music for the piano which I played. Beautiful.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

nouara nouaram berk!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

I watched that performance on TV when I was a kid, I'll never forget it....well done.

[@user619tlsdca5]

There has been NOBODY TO MATCH HER FLUIDITY OF HER MOTIONS. Just the most amazing and beautiful form of her motions. NOBODY HAS YET TO MATCH HER GRACE OR EVER WILL, she is truly unique...

[@francofucini63]

2:00 Charming historical conclusion of the exercise. These little moves conquered the world. A unique woman, still today, my admiration is incalculable.

[@markrichards6863]

She's awesome, seems down to earth. I can't imagine being 14 years old, being so composed, with the whole world watching. She's aged gracefully, a real icon in her sport.

[@rafaelguevara379]

No doubt, she was the greatest!!! Incredible accomplishment!!! Now a legend.!!!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

I watched her in my 20's, in absolute awe. I thought, if perfection exists, she is it. That determined little chin, lithe body like a rubber band, that perfect dive into the air, blind faith, landing like a cat on the mat perfectly. And the weightlessness on the bar! Her elegant hand movements, her sense of balance, and the effortlessness of her routines, almost a bird with wings. I loved you little Nadia! What a thing of sheer beauty you are.

[@nicmart]

One of the greatest athletes ever. I’m glad she found happiness.

[@r0ky_M]

Pure poetry in motion. Watched 76' Olympics live and Nadias performances have been firmly etched in my mind ever since.- One of the few true Legends of the sporting world.

[@tonyb9735]

"She is a magnificent gymnast" Yes, she is.

[@em_mkay]

Beyond magnificent

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

not just gymnast. She was the best athlete of those Olympics.

[@grainnegowen5758]

I LOVED HER! I used to be out cartwheeling around the garden after she'd been on, happy days never to be repeated

[@dididooda2322]

Grainne Gowen so did I

[@goldenboyi1989]

you are that old? i wasnt even born

[@grainnegowen5758]

@@goldenboyi1989 Don't worry you'll get older too and you'll be even more unhappy than you are now

[@goldenboyi1989]

@@grainnegowen5758 Seriously? Why Insult me like that saying that i will be unhappy and cursing me? what makes you think I am unhappy? all i said is that you are old and i wasnt born then

[@sl4983]

In LA, so did I!

[@victorbeltran2808]

She inspired both women and men. Growing up in Mexico we all felt like we had some of her super powers and strive to do better. The beauty of her performance is that she made of her name a legend in a time where internationally men dominated all. I am very honored to be part of the generation of DOERS

[@lisaferrin362]

Love her! I remember watching her then. Phenomenal athlete! So humble. Such a class act!

[@alexanderbenjamin5348]

Hello 👋 Lisa, I love your words, you really do sound so kind 🤗 how are you doing?

[@joshschneider9766]

A class act. An absolute model of composed professional athleticism. Great to see her healthy and happy.

[@kanita0958]

It amazes me how humble she is even though she is the best gymnast in history and will probably always be. God bless her! 🙏💖

[@Rescue162]

I was 10 in 1976 and remember Nadia Comeneci. That was a very special and heartwarming time in Olympic history. I particularly remember her being associated with "Nadia's Theme" - the theme from "The Young & the Restless"

[@pratibhapanghal]

I was 15 and remember watching the TV late night with my cousins

[@paporpapor7749]

J 'avais 10 ans et je me souviens tres tres bien d' elle

[@aliciacardenas6789]

Rescue162 Beautiful theme 🎼

[@johnbattista9519]

14 in ‘76. I remember watching her routines during those Olympics. Just fantastic. I think the whole world was rooting for her.

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Humility and class. Thank you for the memories, the inspiration, and the example of your humanity.

[@nigelfisher3756]

1976: what a year. What a great games. What a great athlete. What a great time to be alive. Can we really say that these days?

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

If you can't, you better change something in your life.

[@nigelfisher3756]

Thanks for your advice but I’m changing nothing; nostalgia being a legal drug I like to imbibe more than occasionally. But if you can advise me of 5 things that have immeasurably improved since ‘76, my ears are open. Don’t include gawping 24/7 at the internet!

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

@@nigelfisher3756 🤣 Oh my goodness, I seriously thought I was the only one who still used words like "imbibe"! Do you read Jane Austen? Okay five things since 1976: 1. My three children were born 2. I found the love of my life on the internet and will celebrate 17 years of marriage this October. 3. I've been able to forgive many people who hurt me back in 1976. 4. I survived 9/11 living in Pakistan at the time. 5. My dad has totally mellowed since 1976. 6. And one for good measure: the little boy who broke my heart in 1976 doesn't matter to me anymore. Okay your turn!

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

@@nigelfisher3756 And the imbibement of nostalgia is a quality we share! I've often felt I was born in the wrong time.

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

@Rj M I don't think he is, because we were only 6 hahaha, and thank you.

[@LMDinNC]

We are the same age - girls in 1976 were in awe of her! I remember the first time she spoke to Jim McKay and said her name, “Comaneci Nadia.” I was watching with my father, who is Hungarian, and he told us that in Hungary and Romania you say your last name first. It’s still very endearing to remember her introduction to the world. 😊

[@mega002bf]

I just loved that! My step mom was Hungarian, your message went straight to my heart.

[@lulubautista2356]

She is a genius, a legendary gymnast! I cannot imagine a world without Nadia Comaneci. An olympic gold medalist at 14, you will be an inspiration to many young girls for generations to come.

[@SusanCSmith-ik3jy]

Lisa D It is customary in Asian countries like China, Japan and Korea to give your last name first. I suppose many countries do, but here in the USA we do not. It is a cultural thing. The family name being of greater importance than one’s individual name, I suppose. The reason I know this is I am bi-racial - born in the US, raised here - my father an American and my mother Korean. I have been exposed to both Western and Eastern cultures for my entire life. I am now 57. I have always loved Nadia!!! I was just about to turn 12 in 1976; I was TRANSFIXED by her ever since I first saw her. It is wonderful seeing all this footage again! So many lovely memories. Nadia was, and still is, a very special person. She was captivating at age 14, and even today there is that quality about her that compels one to watch and listen to her. Her athleticism and artistry = perfection. She made it look effortless.😀

[@sickagain7541]

STILL A VERY PRETTY LADY!! SUCH A HUMBLE, KIND, WOMAN!!.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

She's had plastic surgery on her face.

[@jortegadiaz1035]

@@deirdrekiely6187 so..?

[@susanwieland108]

@@deirdrekiely6187 So what?

[@SSGTA440]

@@deirdrekiely6187 Nope...don't think so....you jealous? She beautiful for 55.

[@gaeeet]

The first movement is so beautiful and original. She's flying like an angel. We don't see this anymore in gymnastics nowadays.

[@mytube2013]

That action is banned maybe? Not very good for body.

[@bgs9man]

I remember that day. What a performance. Nadia, one of the best ever!

[@Lemonz1989]

I was a (male) gymnast when I was young, but had to stop because I developed type 1 diabetes when I was 14, and couldn’t keep up after starting insulin treatment. I remember seeing videos of Nadia when I was a kid, and she was really inspiring to watch. I still get goosebumps every time I see her on the uneven bars, over 20 years after I saw her the first time!

[@codacreator6162]

I saw this performance as a kid. I remember the adulation. She still seems so humble. What a classy lady.

[@charwest9449]

Nadia Comenici is a LEGEND!!!!!!! Her performances were AMAZING!!!

[@charwest9449]

She's perhaps the epitome of human grace and beauty and athleticism.

[@TheEyesOfAnAngel]

*_I'm a gymnast, and in MY naked eyes, she's BORING_* @@charwest9449

[@charwest9449]

@@TheEyesOfAnAngel Well bully for you - not too many would agree -- including the Judges who gave her perfect scores.

[@charwest9449]

@@TheEyesOfAnAngel I think the perfection of movement that Nadia Comenici achieved at that particular moment in time is something that even SHE wishes she could duplicate again. When someone achieves something spectacular, there's no harm in celebrating it. They're not worshipping HER, they're appreciating what she ACHIEVED. About her personally, we really know nothing, certainly not enough to worship her as a god lol.

[@Tyler380]

To have seen her when it happened is priceless.. I did and will never forget.. I still get tears in my eyes watching these videos...

[@Planet_Shel]

Agree! I was an 11 year old gymnast back in '76. Time flies, lol! ♡

[@stefanblue660]

One of the magic moments in sports history, when the World stood still to recognize everything in perfection! And still a beautiful person.

[@patwagner9308]

All I can say is what everyone else is ! The fluidity, the smoothness, the balletic ability, the perfection....just incredible to watch. I think your mouth might drop open while watching Nadia at 14 in the Olympics. We were watching an Olympic first. Fun to see her as an adult reminiscing.

[@Mattwest1985]

She’s so humble too! Wow!

[@erikpeterson25]

beautiful memory ! glad i witnessed it....happy to be reminded.....Nadia's performance was flawless ❤

[@americavilaatha7288]

Nadia, you were my first ever hero in life. I was eight at the time. There was no TV then in my part of the world, but there were newspapers with such beautiful commentary and pictures of your performances. I devoured every word written about you and raved about you at school. After all these years, it’s a treat to watch you and hear you.❤️❤️❤️

[@stephanieyee9784]

Nadia is, and always has been, a Champion. Graceful and confident, she was the best. She is still a humble and gracious woman and still lovely.

[@alexanderbenjamin5348]

Hello 👋 Stephanie, I love your words, like the way you drop down your thoughts on note, it sound so kind to me 🤗 how are you doing?

[@michealtull9033]

Nadia is one the Olympics great athletes a true champion . When she won that year the whole world fell in love with her . It was a great moment in women's gymnastics .

[@cc_celeste]

I’m in love with the person she was and still is ❤️❤️❤️ Such a humble, talented athlete!

[@lalitmohan9385]

My dad was a great sports enthusiast and he had a poster of you (nadia) on the wall and i have grownup seeing you hearing stories about your miracle...love from india 😃

[@alessiofe]

That's very cool actually

[@luislopez3963]

Thank You Nadia from the bottom of my heart Thank You and Olga for the best memories and great gymnastics. I hope you are happy and Bless you and your family

[@felicitasreyes6024]

I have so much respect for her. A legend and so humble.

[@gary1961]

I remember watching Olga Korbut in the 72 games and being blown away by her brilliance, thinking we'd seen the pinnacle of gymnastic greatness. Four years later, along came Nadia to take things to the absolute highest level. Pure brilliance. And what a beautiful woman.

[@gaius_enceladus]

I remember this as if it were yesterday! It was her energy that inspired me to change from being a 14-year-old blob to taking up distance-running and eventually becoming a marathoner.

[@chrispines9509]

Wowww...she turns out to be a very lovely and composed lady. Such a class act. Love her! 😍😍😍💖💖💖

[@sharleenparrino2297]

It was like yesterday seeing her performance in the 76 Olympics! She was beyond her years, clearly! Well done Nadia!🎖 You go girl!👏👏👍 Great role model!

[@marywatkins6798]

I loved watching her in 1976. She was so good, and only two years younger than I was then. She's lovely now, and well-spoken. I hope the best for her.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

My favourite Olympian!!! Nadia is a class act. Love from Canada ❤️❤️❤️

[@nitinb9202]

My childhood idol , I learned gymnastics in my later youth, I owe my today's health at 52 to her inspirational performance.

[@spookyhouses]

Just astounding.

[@edwardoneil3962]

Absolutely wonderful Nadia not only captivated the world but she also took the Olympics to a new level of popularity especially with the world's viewing public with television ect. 😀❤

[@orogenicman]

Still inspiring to so many. Thank you, Nadia.

[@philippadancer]

Amazing!! I remember watching such perfection. I love how Nadia Comaneci says "It was a moment. Everything came together." Congratulations, Nadia. You're a legend. Love from Australia.

[@liberalmadness7248]

Best gymnast of all time and that’s just cut and dry!

[@cardinalflower6959]

Yes, she is the GOAT!

[@govmance]

She's incredible, unbelievable, magical and truly deeply inspirational. An unparalleled gymnast who has left an indelible mark in history for generations to see what a 14yr old little girl is capable of. ❤️ Nadia Comaneci... I'm a fan of your existence. 🙏

[@adonikam1]

I was 12 and when she did what she did tears fell and I fell in love.

[@thomaszanzal7846]

So many young child actors who become super famous early in life loose their way and fall from grace. This young lady became very famous like no one else , yet she had the character and fortitude to remain balanced. A class act way back then , a class act now. Much respect.

[@Ninitschga]

I think there is a particular kind of fame that ruins people more like others. As a gymnast you are not nearly as exposed to sexualization as child actors are. And then especially in the 90s and early 2000s through the rise of the internet - becoming world famous suddenly reached a new dimension. From my perspective famous children who ended up in drug addiction and psychosis are always a product of their surroundings.

[@gencgega5700]

I watched her as a kid.She was simply amazing! She made history. Greetings from Kosovo.

[@artvandelay8090]

That kind of immortal talent can't help but inspire all of the rest of us mere mortals to be the best we can be regardless of our field of endeavor. It just brings tears to the eyes to see this and remember when it happened 41 years ago, knowing that no one has come close to this level of greatness since then.

[@charwest9449]

Yes, very inspiring! (Like Seinfeld!)

[@vigulfmusicproduct]

Nadia=Gymnast no 1 for ever! She started the 10! Legend!

[@rgk9ruler777]

Greatest Female Gymnast ever.

[@guymorris1963]

RGK9 Ruler Greatest gymnast in general.

[@blite13]

it's a dude.

[@blite13]

@@deejs8652 2:26 tells us different. Ring finger is longer than the pointer finger = male

[@jessm7482]

blite13 I have that, as do many women. Don’t be an idiot.

[@TheEyesOfAnAngel]

*_Yes, I'm a gymnast, and in MY naked eyes, BILES IS FAR FAR SUPERIOR TO THIS "NADIA"_* @@paul-zx5du

[@oasismike2]

I remember seeing Nadia Comaneci on T.V. in the '76 Olympics. Nice interview & recap...brings a tear to my eye!

[@xymonau2468]

She was so brilliant. I remember being awed by her performances.

[@amtgct]

I too watched with amazement at her magnificent performance. Nice video, Tim.

[@karljacobson7811]

I remember seeing this occur live. It was amazing and she is such an inspiration to other athletes.

[@greghilliard7641]

This always brings a tear to my eyes. I watched this in 76 blew my mind!

[@mostwantedadrian]

When I hear the word "Gymnastics", I always think of Nadia - then and even now.

[@williamgill_esq.6487]

Nadia is the one true greatest of all time gymnast. And Olga Korbut paved the way.

[@PatLake-nf8bf]

greatest female gymnast.

[@token1371]

*Nadia is a legend.* Due to scoring changes, her record will NEVER be matched. Nadia's abilities shouldn't be compared to no other time, gymnist, (or equipment) than 1976.

[@darkrhumchocolate]

The same with John Curry, figure skater, (interesting enough, he also won Olympics in '76). He didn't do quads, nor 3A, but he was gorgeous, ballet on ice. We should not compare different times.

[@trespasser121]

Yeah, OK, she's still a whole lot better, elegant, beautiful and unmedicated than your 2020 Biles

[@latze74]

or any other year between 1975 and 1980 (Moscow olympics)

[@daniellenichols9757]

You were so talented and amazing Nadia....what a time to be alive

[@cyndiyoung7784]

I used to practice floor exercises in our living room, I (and every girl at that time) wanted to be Nadia! Best gymnast ever!!💜

[@edwardmusicman896]

Undoubtedly, the Greatest Gymnast of all time.

[@dm4859]

Will always remember watching you that year. Replayed last night and just now. Just loved that creativity, flair and accuracy...so perfect, so on point. Best wishes to you.

[@annettekoch3766]

Oh my, I remember the day I watched her on tv. I was awestruck. She is still beautiful .