The Story of Nadia Comaneci, Gymnastics' Perfect 10 Icon | Legends Live On

[@Inyourlap]

I met her once. There’s something very mysterious and enigmatic about this woman: she’s had an incredible life from her fame at an early age to her escape from Romania and her life in the USA since then; and while she absolutely knows what her name means (she’s probably still the most famous gymnast in the world), she’s very humble about it and uses her fame for very good causes. She owns her celebrity but doesn’t brag about it. It’s a mixture of detachment, humility and natural strength. She’s fascinating.

[@author7027]

but can u put it in a simple human way, not for textbooks ?

[@misako8420]

Inyourlap 9

[@RogerBarraud]

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[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

She seems like such an endearing person.

[@dr.physiker9930]

She had such an opportunity to support and develope her country but gave it away or simply BETRAYED HER COUNTRY ESCAPING FROM THERE! The Romanian folk needed her so much during the hardest times but she betrayed them! You could have been the Angel FOR YOUR FOLK and would be treated like a queen there, living legend what is the Great Honour than counting the money earned from your school!! What a pity! Poor Nadia, who were you without the tremendous support of your Socialistic country getting evrth for free?! - NOBODY!! Not even mentioning her BETRAYER- TRAINER!

[@zabiyazabi8988]

"I think that I was in a great shape at the right time" Really humble woman

[@natashahaigh871]

Amazing modesty

[@zxyatiywariii8]

The best people usually are. I've never had the chance to meet Nadia in person, but whenever I've met someone who's truly amazing, they're never arrogant people.

[@karenparnell2404]

Such talent! I’m so proud of her and for her! I’m especially proud she got to reconnect with her family! I wish her luck always!

[@micho474]

Even in the Philippines when she scored the perfect 10, we all went crazy about her. Everybody knew who she was!!

[@windskm]

My mom said when she was a child in Brazil , her school actually bought balance beams for the students to practice. Crazy how popular Nadia was in the entire world back then, she’s a legend!

[@jdtoledo]

Kay tito vic and joey ko naririnig yang pangalan na yan nung araw e 😅

[@StonyRC]

When she was a young Romanian gymnast, you could see a cold, hard determination in her eyes - a drive to compete and win, no matter the cost to herself. It's good to see a more relaxed look on her face as a married adult. What an icon!

[@adrianstroescu1559]

Been there, escaped about same time.She was a light for us in the dark,a real hero. Communism was evil for took everything from us,and kept us in darkness.Trying change that meant pain, suffering and worse. To have a chance in life we had to become hard, cold and determined, to do whatever it takes,just to have a chance in that life. And now in Romanian,felicitari doamna Nadia,ma bucur pentru dumneavoastra,” it’s good to see a more relaxed look on your face “. Thank you

[@tufgbhw6986]

Sadly this is what democrats are trying to turn america into now..

[@tufgbhw6986]

@Ann C useful idiots** is a more appropriate term for what you are..

[@freespyrit]

@@tufgbhw6986 .. No they aren't. Stupid. Democratic Socialism in far from Communist Dictatorship.

[@linwoodransome1706]

p.

[@hiatusmode989]

She was a cute little girl back then, now she’s grown into a confident and humble beautiful woman..Respect legendary Nadia❤️❤️❤️

[@Oksana7305]

Yes, she is . Its not just perfection Nadia was to be admired for but looking beautiful when she is close to sixty

[@paulthrutner9114]

She’s had an awful lot of work done to herself

[@orlyazulay1914]

Eimeara Stapleton ןווןן

[@benhaney5843]

Plus she has a banging body. Most 30 year olds would envy it. And other than maybe a probable breast lift, the only way to get a body that good is the old fashioned way. Liposuction won't do it. She works for that body. Nothing wrong with a little plastic surgery. So long as you get it done right and you don't go overboard.

[@Proseless]

Natural ages better than plastic. You can see something is off about her face.

[@edwardthetwentyfifth6462]

The perfection of her performance is unmatched. Simone Biles has taken it to a new level, and that’s to be expected as the sport evolves. But Nadia’s ease and her absolute, effortless perfection is, still, unmatched.

[@ycheerio]

You explained it well. Her Graceful and fluid moves are unmatched to me from any gymnast. I remember watching her live. I, along with everyone else, was just mesmerized by her.

[@tanial.williamson8082]

Simone Biles is a whining quitter.

[@edwardthetwentyfifth6462]

@@tanial.williamson8082 I doubt that you have anywhere near half the talent that she has. Show some respect.

[@ycheerio]

@@maryhardt1 my post was completely about Nadia's performances. I never said anything about Simone Biles..... And this conversation has ended.

[@maryhardt1]

@@ycheerio I apologize; I thought that I was replying to Tania.

[@dianaspencer2386]

She made all 10's in the Olympics...unbelievable. However the true spirit inside of her is also perfect 10's. To hear her story from her is humbling. She defected but when she was able she returned to help those who also need her help in Romania. She is the definition of a true Olympian.

[@jaelynn7575]

So did Mary Lou Retton.

[@miafranschman6383]

Diana Langenfeld j

[@heatherstevens3021]

I Love the fact that she got the 1st 10 but thought she did a good routine that she hoped was worth a 9.9!! There's not too many athletes today that rate their routine lower than the judges! They usually have a reason why their score should have been higher. Even after a few 10s she never gave off the attitude that she was "The Best!" Definitely a Humble Champion!

[@paulap8170]

Diana Langenfeld and humanitarian.

[@ramiropineda8032]

Una gran persona y la mejor de Todos los tiempos en la Gimnasia Olímpica..

[@lesliekendall2206]

I was watching in the US when the 1.00 came up. Total shock and disbelief that they gave her a 1. Then the "10" was announced and everyone went wild. It was an AMAZING moment.

[@natthebratster]

I was hoping someone would post something like this Do you remember the lengthy pause before they announced it? It was really uncomfortable and people just didnt know what to think. I was like 13 but if I remember it took at least 2-3 mins or more to get it sorted out before the announcement was made that it was a perfect ten. Do you remember the next day when that individual choreographed her compulsory bars routine to the Days of Our Lives theme and called it Nadia's theme? It was slowed way down and you could see each move was flawless. I will never forget that

[@rad_y6315]

@@natthebratster so there was no way technically to write 10.00 on the desk and they wrote 1.00? What a situation.

[@lvega5606]

@@rad_y6315 they explain it in this video. The scoreboard maker asked the gymnastics organizers if it was worth changing the board to accommodate 4 digits for a 10, but they said 'no' because it had never happened and they thought there was no way.

[@louise_rose]

Yes, can imagine. It's kinda amazing too that they had not even included that possibility on the scoreboard displays... :)

[@ivanaandric5703]

They did not have a 10:00 score on the Omega meter then, because nobody before has ever earned a perfect 10. Ever!

[@sanj1412]

She is a true sports icon, a legend, a legacy. She is just as admired here in India as in Romania or USA. Best wishes to her growing years of life.

[@jonathand.terrell3419]

👍💖

[@metacarpitan]

She had absolute control of her body, extremely impressive.

[@kaymarham5486]

And mind.

[@reuelong2715]

@@kaymarham5486 y66

[@sheilashipman2652]

Except she didnt know how to control her diet. Finally she did after she got older. Bella Karolyi was strick. He had to be. After he came to America, look how many USA WG has coached & they've all received Gold. I think Simone Biles is the last gymnist he coached B4 retiring. If she attends the 2021 Olympics surely we'll get the Gold!!!

[@jakecosentino2992]

@@sheilashipman2652 Bela has had little to know involvment since 2001. Marta Karolyi also retired after 2016 and she wasnt really “coaching” anybody she was overseeing. I can say with 100% certainty Bela has had 0 to do with Simone Biles training and her success.

[@gracesemenzato8743]

@alien observer Whose ???

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

I was watching when she received the first "10." I was so in awe of her. I wrote to her and she sent me an autographed photo of herself at Disney World!!! I still have it and I will cherish it forever.⭐

[@mrs.elentz2336]

I was a little girl in the 90s... couldn't ever do sports due to a genetic heart condition, but I definitely dreamed of being just like Shannon Miller. I too wrote her, and she (let's be honest, I believed it was her but it was her team lol) sent me a photo and autograph too :)

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

@@mrs.elentz2336 that's wonderful!!! Cherish it forever!❤

[@XDhorsecrazyXD]

@@MQJ007 yes!!!!

[@MidnightMoonlight8887]

That's so cool can u post a pic

[@orange_cat]

@@MidnightMoonlight8887 You already know the answer to that and it rhymes with "know".

[@libbysan4208]

“You made me feel like I could do anything too if I just worked hard enough” hit me hard. Watching the Olympic Games at 22 with no above-average talents made me feel like I wasted too much of my life to do anything notable. But watching this I was just filled with this sense/knowledge that with hard work and determination I can achieve huge things too :’)

[@niceandgloomy]

You can! Kathryn Joosten didn't start acting until she was in her 40s and she won two emmys. Even in gymnastics which skews heavily young, the oldest woman competing at this year's games is 46. You're just beginning!

[@doomsara7870]

@@niceandgloomy absolutely love and respect Oksana for competing at her age and showing everyone nothing is impossible

[@scr347]

The real GOAT!

[@FnadRockss]

Omg I feel you, did I write this? Except that I'm almost 24 hahaha. That line really makes you think about your life and your non-existent talents or habilities. But we still young tho, we still can do something important in our lifes! 🤞

[@irmahernandez1452]

❤

[@mariapopovici4467]

I like that Nadia is very no nonsense as she looks back on her gymnastics career. She expected excellence from herself and she trained hard to achieve it. In a phrase, she held herself to a standard of perfection and it showed! Even in her commentary, she communicates with a sense of resolute urgency. There is no denying that she was set apart from all the rest; she possessed a special quality that combined power with poise; it was that executed elegance, that unparalleled (pardon the pun) exactness of movement that attracted us to her artistic magic! She captivated us all!

[@mariapopovici4467]

She was better. Mary Lou Retton did not even come close. There has never been one like Nadia since Nadia.

[@bijaylaxmibaruah9770]

madyjules u wrote so much...... But I appreciate you for yr interests in sports👏👏👏

[@sergiosalutini9146]

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[@RingJando]

Beautifully put! Noroc!

[@dr.physiker9930]

She had such an opportunity to support and develope her country but gave it away or simply BETRAYED HER COUNTRY ESCAPING FROM THERE! The Romanian folk needed her so much during the hardest times but she betrayed them! You could have been the Angel FOR YOUR FOLK and would be treated like a queen there, living legend what is the Great Honour than counting the money earned from your school!! What a pity! Poor Nadia, who were you without the tremendous support of your Socialistic country getting evrth for free?! - NOBODY!! Not even mentioning her BETRAYER- TRAINER!

[@Tonino88]

"Nadie como Nadia" or "Nobody like Nadia"that was the slogan on the Mexican press when she got the 10.

[@ancamg]

Nadia was my hero when I was a kid and even now. When I listened to some Spanish songs, I was curious what "nadie" meant. I knew it is not about Nadia, but it turned me into learning Spanish. Ahora lo sé que nadie significa, y me gusta "Nadie como Nadia".

[@intldawn]

Oh that’s lovely. I never knew that. What a perfect sentence

[@louiusfilias3967]

Inel I was going

[@kamleshbumba4036]

@Z Q ji

[@js72634]

Love that!

[@anupray9125]

Only 14, Nadia Comaneci was not only the 1st ever Gymnast to be awarded a Perfect 10 which was awarded at Montreal Summer Olympics 1976, she also scored a Perfect 40 (40/ 40) in Uneven Bars (Compulsory routines Uneven Bars, Optional routines Uneven Bars, Uneven Bars All Around and Uneven Bars Event). Simply brilliant.

[@it2313]

She got the first olympic 10 in history, the first was achieved by Vera Caslavska at Europeans and the second was scored by Nadia at the American Cup in 1976. Her Olympic first 10 was her second that year.

[@inthekurpfalz]

@@it2313 It was her fifth 10 that year. I saw her compete in Germany in March 1976, where she received a 10 on floor, beam and vault.

[@yvonnegill1382]

❤

[@Glen-yw3wc]

WSL

[@Tyler380]

I will never forget that day here in the United States.. Watching on TV I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes.. I still get a warm feeling knowing I seen when she did it on live TV...

[@garendemacia1409]

😂

[@biancaroman317]

She's Romanian we're proud of her

[@RaeCarson]

She has dual citizenship, actually. Nadia became a US citizen in 2001. That said, I'm pretty sure the original poster was meaning that THEY were in the US as he watched the 1976 Olympics on TV...not that Nadia was in the US (yet) or American (yet.)

[@saraserban6865]

Larry 306 she is from romania she won for the romainians

[@colleendito2046]

Larry 306 same here. I was 12, and was in awe. Still am!

[@dianacontreras2418]

They need to make a movie about her life!! 😆😆

[@marbellacovarrubias6206]

Diana Contreras There is a 1984 movie about her life

[@dianacontreras2418]

Marbella Covarrubias with all the respect you deserve I would love to see a modern movie of what she did and of what she currently does. She is a beautiful, humble and successful human being. A true inspiration and not all the garbage I see in social media making thousands or even millions out zero talent. Kids need to see that there is so much to live than growing up to be a youtuber. Please no offense and thank you for the recommendation.

[@lukedinuzzo]

They've already did

[@nakiatillman768]

Diana no watch the original one I saw it when I was a little girl..It will make you cry such a amazing movie.

[@dianacontreras2418]

Nakia Tillman I will have to, you and others are suggesting it. Thank you ❤

[@jonathand.terrell3419]

In my opinion, she is a shining example of the ultimate champion. I see her as the eternal darling of not only gymnastics, but The Olympics, both past, present and future. She possesses the quintessential athleticism, attitude, disposition, personality and temperment to be, as Plato describes in his teachings of the ultimate forms, the ultimate champion. So it's not only her perfect 10.0 performances in the 1976 Olympics that make her great, it is how she has carried herself throughout her life, as a Romanian and an American citizen. Nadia continues to score 10's as an inspirational human being; in how she touches everyone throughout the world and will continue to do so, for years and many generations to come.

[@nibiruplanetx784]

Nadia Comaneci:Her name will always be synonymous with perfection.

[@mephistophelese2215]

So True.

[@susanurban5920]

Yes, she will always be the Queen of gymnastics. She did that dangerous banned move on the uneven bars and she made it look so easy. If a gymnast did that today, they would be seriously hurt or killed. Olga Korbut was awesome too on the he balance beam. Both were amazing.

[@JaneSmith0709]

Gymnastics was so much more beautiful back then. I know the tumbling is much more difficult now but I was more impressed with the lines and the physical beauty of the old style.

[@yokehuatgoh]

i was thinking exactly the same thing. the gracefulness, form, movement and style back then is beautiful to behold, esp. in nadia's performance. she called it her nadia's touch, "more amplitude", she said.

[@deegeorge5711]

Agree. Women’s gymnastics lost its elegance when it started to focus on more and more difficult tricks. The girls are not long, lean, balletic, and graceful. They’re built like fire hydrants and their routines consist of slapped together back to back tricks . It’s boring to watch

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

That’s why I admire nastia’s routines. She retains the beauty and elegance of old gymnastics while incorporating the difficulty of modern gymnastics.

[@kathleenirish]

The equipment was not as good as it is now either

[@saturngaze1248]

@@dc6354 So apart from being talented, women have to be beautiful too just to please people like you? It's a sport, not a beauty contest. Who cares if someone is ugly, if they're talented enough then they deserve to be allowed to compete. I'm sorry you feel that way and I hope you're able to change your mindset.

[@jpatino3547]

She's not only the most talented gymnast of all time but she's also very beautiful and elegant

[@leknu146]

Elle ne sera jamais dépassée. Par personne. Parce que c'est la grâce surnaturelle.

[@Lclark0616]

I was a small child when Nadia got a perfect 10 and I’ve never forgotten it. I think I was screaming at the TV and as many little girls at the time, I took classes and tried to become a gymnast but wasn’t very good. It is wonderful that she is still so incredibly humble about her accomplishments. Seeing her and Bart Connor end up together was just perfect and gymnastic royalty.

[@merlehumphreys9885]

T holistic trainer

[@abdelhammidmessaoudi1166]

Lisa Clark 😍😍

[@elenad4294]

I'm so proud of being romanian because of her, everywhere I go my country is associated to this great woman. I got emotional watching this documentary

[@jean-louislalonde6070]

I'm from Montreal and her name is forever associated with the 1976 Games.

[@cristinavalan7152]

si eu inca plang :')

[@david-sb2mh]

Same we feel the spaniards with Rafa Nadal and Real Madrid.

[@camelianedelcu5640]

LA FEL SI EU CHIAR DACA TRAIESC DE 45 DE ANI IN ITALIA. SALUTARI👵🏻❤🇷🇴🇷🇴❤🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@jaribu2758]

"It just happened" must be the biggest understatement ever. Complete humility.

[@laramatthews2082]

"Your best at the right time is the definition of a champion" - Nadia

[@spottertruk]

I am the same age as Nadiia. When she won the perfect 10s doing what I wanted to do, I went and did everything I was able to. She is an incredible woman!

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

@yortzandat Oh my word, first of all, NO, women can be muscular too, and second, I think you mean INTERSEXED. There's a big difference in transgender, transsexual, and intersexed...

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

@yortzandat And if she were "MTF", which I assume you mean "Male to female", it would actually be AMB, assigned male at birth.

[@veronica-]

@yortzandat When humans train they get muscular, you know that right?

[@rand9all261]

@yortzandat Nobhead

[@mrinaliniroy6221]

yortzandat dumb

[@Pintacalcuda]

Almost 50 years ago this lady achieve perfection. She is and always will be a legend.

[@anjiedagymnast7424]

I love her in general but love her quote “Jump off the beam, Flip off the bars, Follow your dreams and reach for the stars”~NADIA COMMENCI. I always use that when someone asks my fav quote even for school on a quote project we had. I luv gymnastics I’m a gymnast but get hurt to much I fact they think I might have broken my foot so I can’t do gymnastics this year or even for the next 2 years I LOVE U NADIA

[@yonglebongle3700]

Wait she created that?

[@zoepallia]

Anjie I know how you feel I got injured the night before my level 8 regional comp. I was devastated, I get injured way to often too.

[@asimplefangirl4310]

You need more calcium

[@theroyalgiantgamer5586]

That's beautiful

[@Sam-ie1qv]

Where she said that? At what mint?

[@AllieKitaguchi]

Imagine winning TWO gold medals AND two silver medals and being like, "I could've done better."

[@LaylaSwin-hi8tz]

While being 14.

[@DandyBeingTandi]

Exactly!!!!! She still amazes me.

[@PeaMoo4723]

@@LaylaSwin-hi8tz 18

[@LaylaSwin-hi8tz]

@@PeaMoo4723 14 the first time. Do your research you look stupid.

[@eithan20]

@@LaylaSwin-hi8tz Take a chill pill, girl. On her second Olympics (Moscow 1980), in which she won 2 gold medals (5th of her career), she was already 18. Do your research better and stop calling people names.

[@thailandler1110]

One of the famous and humble olympian athlete. I admired her personality.

[@lindykaz8921]

Yes I just wrote humble and humble is key.

[@mariaespinoza6358]

@@lindykaz8921 UNLIKE "she" who willll remain ... namelessssss here ... Because "Humble" is something ... "she" Willl NEVER be!!! NADIA ... Gymnastic... LEGEND 💋

[@scz1770]

@@mariaespinoza6358 we get it, you hate Simone Biles, get over it. She's an icon too.

[@plc9359]

@@mariaespinoza6358 simone biles is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME tho.

[@sandeepthakur493]

@@plc9359 in her own words 😂😂

[@WilliamSaundersG220]

I was 15 years old when I watched Nadia score her first perfect 10. She was absolutely the most graceful athlete I had ever seen. From that point on I was hooked on watching Gymnastics in the Olympics, which lead to watching Ice Skating. She is the only Olympian for which I never forgot her name, and often bragged to others, that I had never have seen a more perfect, more graceful illustration of incredible athleticism.

[@AudreeAdam]

Some athletes inspire a generation, but Nadia had _and still has_ a positive impact on generations of gymnasts and ordinary people all around the world. So many little girls born in the late 70s, early 80s were named Nadia in her honor. And so many girls started gymnastics after 1976! I am from Montreal and the way she impacted our history is very special and hard to describe unless you lived it. Yes, she achieved something considered completely impossible, but it's so much more than that! It's almost as if she was an athlete from Montreal the way people are proud of her and love her here. I remember meeting her at the Olympic facilities where she received her perfect scores and I was completely amazed at her down-to-earth & humble attitude, gratitude and generosity. She's a true inspiration for everything she has achieved in 1976, but even more for the work she did since then.

[@ravenmckinnon5526]

I was 14 watching her in 76. It was very exciting

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

I was 15❤

[@virginiagutierrez6750]

I still remember watching her in 1976. I was 14. We cheered for her.

[@Tigerkem]

Great story, glad to hear that she used her platform to still make a positive impact in both the US and Romania.

[@Deborah-kz1bv]

Missditabomb Exactly what are you implying? How could she have done a lot in Romania when it was still a communist country?. I don't understand why you are upset with her.

[@Missditabomb]

Autumn Season, My apologies, you are right. I don't know what statement I was trying to make. (Note to self: Never make comments after hosting a wine and cheese party!!!)

[@Deborah-kz1bv]

Missditabomb :-) 👌

[@CarlosMorales-tr9gp]

Tigerkem Taqiel arias

[@CarlosMorales-tr9gp]

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[@MM-111]

*She takes SEVEN TIMES 😳 A "PERFECT 10" at the Olympics 1976 in Montreal ! At 14 years old !❤ INCREDIBLE ! 😍 A STAR🎆 WAS BORN ! NOBODY WILL BE LIKE SHE! NEVER! 😃*

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

M M Your comment is perfect!⭐

[@MM-111]

@@ilovesteveclark6084 Thank you! 🌞 Nadia Comaneci deserve our respect. 🌟 Greetings! 🙂

[@micheleclark59]

M M NOW you have to be 16 to be in Olympic gymnastics...kept Simone out of London!

[@MM-111]

@Ella Mason Thanks.

[@littleniyah]

Nadia made gymnastics art.... It's just like looking at a wonderful painting... It's like proof there's a divinity

[@j.clowers7223]

If ever you think of gymnastics you will always think of Nadia. She’s the Bruce Lee for Gymnastics.

[@annnee6818]

J. Clowers That is an awesome comparison, I love it 😁

[@saritshamil7992]

J. Clowers yes .

[@acf846]

No, Nadia came from humble beginnings, unlike Lee who came from a wealthy privileged , wealthy family

[@torbjrnlund903]

Yes, and Olga Korbut is the Jackie Chan.

[@serenafanlife4226]

I agree with you

[@redlantern3371]

This wonderful athlete just stole my heart....Her own clinic for under served children and elders. Such an important gift that goes far beyond her wonderful performances in gymnastics. And so lovely that she and her husband are passing on their talents to other kids...whether their goals are to go to the Olympics, or just learn how to follow direction, have respect for your teachers and co-students, or learn to do a cartwheel. Lovely video, thank you!

[@leticiadantasable]

Vídeo*o das. Novelas da glo5

[@leticiadantasable]

Clobo

[@cybersoil100]

I remember watching her receive the Perfect 10 back in '76. Very impressive then and very impressive now. What a lady! The grace and especially the physical smoothness of her performances is still amazing to watch today... and I've seen a lot of gymnasts since then but none compare with the smoothness.

[@nellamessina3689]

When I think of gymnastics in the Olympics, I always think of Nadia Comaneci. Always will be the best Nadia Comaneci, forever, always a champion. 🤗❤️👏🏻👏🏻❤️❣️❤️❣️🙌🏼❣️❤️

[@DesertStreams002]

I love how Bart Conner talks about the athletes from his gym who have gone to college on scholarships. That, in and of itself, is worth so much more than one Olympian.

[@scooty6410]

She's a legend...and gives back to her country...SHE'S AMAZING!!!

[@andreabennington]

When I was 10, I watched Nadia at the 1976 Olympics. I can only remember seeing her on the uneven bars for some reason. I admired her greatly. The last time I heard something about her was when she was married to a USA gymnast! I had no idea that Nadia Comaneci had started a Children’s Clinic for the poor in Romania! I had never heard most of the good things she has done that I found out about in this video. She strikes me as someone down to earth and even humble, especially given her fame. Thank you for posting this and letting us find out about her life now.

[@sundaypikachu1844]

I watched the '76 Olympics with my parents as a kid. Loved her. She was truly mesmerizing. The most graceful gymnast I've ever seen.

[@gondolin12]

I like that she was not exploited by greedy people when she came to U.S. It’s fate she knew the one guy in America and ended up marrying him. such a beautiful story

[@debabrataacharya8709]

What a down to earth person . Humility personified...She should get a Perfect 10 for humility :)

[@margarethancock4401]

Hahaha! Better not say more.

[@prashanthm6477]

thats the voice and tone of a true champion... humble, confident, graceful.. long live the champions..

[@melissagreen_]

This is why she is such a legend, she wasn't in it for the gold medals or the glory, it was just something that she naturally loved to do and had a natural affinity for.

[@42_10_]

considering there were 7 judges and all of them scored Nadia 10, that means she good..i mean really really good

[@elia8868]

Two Gold and two Silver? That's Not pretty good! That's totally awesome!

[@nicoletaalinagheorghe9595]

Sophia H. Da,

[@nicoletaalinagheorghe9595]

Sophia H. Da,

[@PedroJimenez-nm9io]

I" ve a dream

[@aliceluhala8986]

anna leonardi Maybe she cares and Nadia was not ugly.

[@sofiedamian4957]

What are you talking about haha and if you don't care why are you watching this video

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

I think she's just such a beautiful person. I've always admired her immensely. She's so inspiring.

[@purberri]

I watched the 1976 Olympics and saw all her routines she is truly gifted

[@sugarlove]

I just love her. I was 9 years old in 76 and she was my hero 💖💖💖💖💖💖 she still is my hero ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kramevilo]

I was 9 too and wanted to be like that 🙌🏼🙌🏼💕

[@CW1971]

I was 5 and I was awestruck by her.

[@smoklhoe]

Same here, I loved her and wanted to be like her 💕😻👍

[@avagambina3830]

I was 6 and loved her too. To this day gymastics=nadia

[@myromana2023]

I was 9 too. I remember watching her score the perfect 10.

[@thesparrow3902]

She's just so natural and doesn't put on airs at all. She is a very lovely woman.

[@lachimondala5455]

I love how she and her husband met! Never seen a cuter couple. I wish her all the best with her life and she really deserved that 10

[@iamlight1]

What a perfect posture she has, the head, the jaw, the body. She has no head forward issues.

[@Jackie-lg4tt]

Stunning posture

[@anisanurraudah8383]

Can you explain what is head forward issue is?

[@danan9061]

@@anisanurraudah8383 its when your head bends forward and is not straight over your spine. Most people have issues today due to having head down looking at phones and slouching while sitting

[@armandomejiatakara818]

“A woman who carries herself well is attractive regardless of her physical appearance.” Who would ever think that a jerk said that?

[@weakrecession]

With this mixture of charm, self awareness, dedication and simplicity, I'd give her also a perfect 10 as a human being!

[@gracetruthandlight]

I was 16 and we all loved and idolized Olga Korbut and learned elements of her routines. She was phenomenal and legendary and made gymnastics what it is today. And Nadia took it to the next level of perfection and there will never be anyone who compares with either of them. And Nadia grew up to be such a beautiful woman, performer, wife and mother. She is such an inspiration and so sweet and humble with the willpower, focus and determination as a child to achieve the greatest things she can. She is a gift to the world

[@zhujielee7892]

Elena Mukhina brought me here... RIP Elena you're free from pain now. Be happy on the other side.

[@micheleclark59]

Zhujie Lee HER STORY IS SO SAD...WHEN SHE BROKE HER NECK HER 1st Thought was, NOW I DONT HAVE TO GO TO THE OLYMPICS! She actually did a lot after her injury, she was also special spirit destroyed by communism

[@micheleclark59]

Sad story...talented happy girl destroyed by soviet need to win!

[@andreyk.2255]

@@micheleclark59 Foolishness! Communism has nothing to do with it! Stop seeing the cause of all troubles in ideology!

[@micheleclark59]

@@andreyk.2255 Ok let’s see, She never wanted to be a gymnast, she did ballet and they saw potential. She claimed in videos on KZbin before she died she wasn’t able to eat enough to keep her strength up, the Government decided when her leg was healed, IT WAS NOT, her coach, Also a victim of the system pushed her to do harder skills, perhaps he had some jealousy as His brother was a successful Gymnast. THATS WHY ELENA DIDNT BLAME HIM, She blamed the Government, which was?? COMMUNISM! Before you try to berate me in front of fans that KNOW exactly what she went through, perhaps listen to some KZbin videos when she’s a Quadriplegic bc she Broke her neck doing something SHE TOLD THEM SHED BREAK HER NECK ON.’’ MORON!

[@GettinFiggyWitIt]

@@andreyk.2255 Communism has everything to do with it. You must be liberal. Did you even watch this documentary? Nadia had to leave in the middle of the night and was lucky to have made it out alive. That was because of Communism. Schools have brainwashed our youth to believe Communism and Socialism are these beautiful ideas. They have both been tried again and again, and every time it fails and people risk their lives to flee the oppressive governments. Wake up.

[@docdee770]

She's the greatest of all times! I was always awestruck when I watched her performing during the Olympics. Her landings were her icing on the cake.🎂 She's number one, and a perfect 10.

[@yuji8906]

Announcer: "Ladies and gentelmen, the first time in the history of this sport, a perfect 10!" *then the score pop ups* Nadia's teammates: "ahhhhh" *hugging Nadia* Meanwhile Nadia: 👁👄👁 wut?

[@BruckHeni]

and the score was: 1.00 !!!!!! because they couldn't display the ten!

[@angelg2638]

Yeah. With the first 10, there was a bit of confusion and frustration for a while when the 1.00 appeared. My late mother was also a big fan of hers and there was a big, tight competition between her and the Russian girl. When 1.00 showed up, there was shock and you could hear the gasp of hundreds watching. Then, they explained that since a perfect 10.00 score was never expected, the scoreboard was missing a digit - but that Comaneci in fact scored a perfect 10.00 - a first in history! And the stadium erupted in cheer and applause!

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I love watching that moment! Such a perfect score, no one had even thought it could be done! ❤️🤸‍♀️💖

[@ravenzyblack]

ANGEL G- Olga Korbut?

[@ktownsend8622]

“Did everyone have time to watch?” Typical 14 year old statement out of a pure champion! I think that is so adorable.

[@yvettejones5323]

It is adorable! And also when she said she went back into the plane when she got out and saw thousands of people cheering her on the tarmac ❤️

[@khalilantonio6281]

Nadia is def a house hold name she was fierce in her performances

[@kathrynmckeown3595]

Bless her beautiful heart. Nadia is doing some amazing work for her country. The hospitals for the children and the elderly will be really appreciated. I love it when people use their platform to help others who are not so fortunate. Nadia worked hard for everything she has too and that makes it all the more special.

[@kelleynice7968]

I glad that Nadia is doing so well. She deserves it; even more so considering that for a dozen plus years from 1977 to 1980 she was treated badly by the Romanian dictator and for a while after she defected. Nadia is a super star. Something about her performances are thrilling to watch more than any other gymnast. They are beautiful; sometimes the give me chills and other times bring tears to my eyes; emotions that are hard to describe. Nadia had success as an elite gymnasts and now she is successful as a wife, businesswoman, mother, and an one of the most outstanding citizens in two countries.

[@biancamarcu8004]

Couldn't AGREE More! Well Said. ..

[@angelg2638]

I had the biggest crush on Nadia during Montreal. We were the same age and in HS. She was so pretty but focused and humble. And she is the same today. So happy she married a wonderful guy in Bart Conner. Love you, Nadia!

[@Aster_Risk]

Man, I love her. This is a person that everyone should look up to.

[@ChiaraP213]

I knew she was a great athlet, but had no idea she was such a wonderful, giving, humble, caring person! Loved this video! 💕💕

[@s.bermanberman1250]

My mother used to talk about her . She was and is a fan . It is nice to watch this now and know why my mother is a fan of Nadia .

[@misharsa]

You were meant to fly, Nadia! And you did!! I remember as a young girl I watched you on tv, forgetting to breathe... then the whole family will jump up, screaming with joy! Behind the block of flats where I was living, was a metal frame that people used for beating out the dust out of the carpets... and that was the place I will hang up and down, upside down, imagining for a second that maybe I can do what you did. Even though I couldn't... I loved it, it was so much fun and something to dream off

[@cameliap1146]

Hahaha ! Bara de bătut covoare ! Uitasem de ea !

[@conniebarnes9274]

Watching the olympics when she was a child was awesome and she was not only a great athletic but also a great humanitarian. After realizing what she has done with her life, it is very inspirational. I do remember her husband as well. It's sad that, as an adult, she never felt safe in Romania. After the overthrow of the Ceausescu's, she was then able to go back and help out her homeland as well as the United States. Both, she and her husband, should be so proud of what they have accomplished.

[@christiansfortruth5953]

She is the ultimate champion because she is kind and humble human being. She deserved all her wins. She was and is the greatest.

[@makrysq5295]

❤

[@AYFKMRN]

Simone is an absolute legend, I’ve met her on several occasions and she’s such a wonderful, well-rounded human being. Very kind and has a true humility about her.

[@jonestasha901]

I'm such a fan of hers. I was born after she won her titles and I saw her performance on TV and knew that wow, this girl is one of a kind. She is truly gifted. This is what young girls should look up to. She even gives back to her home country. It was her destiny to be a champion

[@lauraarmstrong3168]

I love this gymnast. Nadia was my childhood hero, I wrote my grade 8 speech on her. She went through a lot. I heard there was a lot of government interference in her career between 1976 and 1980. I respect her strength, resilience and grace.

[@erica6825]

Nadia was my hero when I was a kid; I used to collect magazines from all around my neighbourhood just to find pictures of her performances, so that I could copy them.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

My aunt met her and Nadia was nice enough to take pictures and sign autographs. Nadia had traveled north to see some of the rowing events. My aunt got to do some of stats for the 84 Olympics.

[@0given658]

I was glued to the TV when I first watched Nadia and only 9 She was mesmerizing and made you cheer for her to push the boundaries of the sport I'm so happy she's had such a blessed life

[@loctrang]

Nadia is the legend of gymnastics! What an amazing role model for all the young girls for generations!

[@dukemetzger3784]

I remember her performance so well even though it was all those years ago. She stunned me by doing it and she didn't even represent my country. But you could not help but love her!

[@biancahotca3244]

I was born in our country Romania in the year of her perfect 10's : )). Suntem mandri de Nadia noastra.

[@mimidavis2686]

I remember watching her when I was about 10. I fell in love with gymnastics and all I wanted was to be like Nadia. Unfortunately I wasn’t cut out to be a gymnast 😢but I did learn a lot about doing my best and challenging myself. I believe this gave me the determination and strength to succeed in my career and family. I hope Nadia knows what an amazing role model she was not only to me but to so many other girls back in the 70’s and 80’s. ❤

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

She didn’t just inspire gymnasts,she inspire every little girl at the time,her look of pure determination was awe inspiring,this woman is a true epitome of class

[@otto1630]

humble champion

[@sudipaguha]

Rue the Day pala. Kritan

[@kathrynmckeown3595]

It's beautiful to see the passion in her eyes as she talks about gymnastics and as she shows off the records and the costumes. Her heart is in gymnastics. She is a very courageous lady.

[@clt2744]

The epitome of talent, grace and humility

[@sk8ryoongi]

I remember meeting her with my class in 4th grade when she came in my hometown in Romania. There was an event and the best Romanian athletes were there but I remember how excited we were to see Nadia. When she entered she even did a cartwheel, we were so in awe! Seeing her there in front of us was really one of the most inspiring moments for us, a bunch of 4th graders at the time :))

[@toastyegg391]

“2 gold 2 silver, eh pretty good..”. This is when you know that you’re the best.

[@micheleclark59]

toasty egg the Moscow Olympics 1980

[@quantumedits272]

karelin is the best ever

[@hiatusmode989]

@@quantumedits272 Who??? exactly

[@gabrielamaramures289]

Superbă creatură , minunat caracter! Mare campioană în sport, dar mai ales în campionatul de zi de zi al vieții ! Splendidă în toate, dar atât de smerită ! Mulțumesc Universului că exiști Nadia, și că ai ales să fii a noastră, a românilor! ❤Mulțumiri alese antrenorilor Bela și Marta Karolyi , cât și tuturor celor care au contribuit la șlefuirea acestui diamant !

[@_jobrmo]

She is awesome...grown to a lovely woman, with a great husband and family...cool story ❤️

[@egynyilas]

Her mind and attitude are perfect 10 too. Plus people do not know her coaches are Hungarians by nationality, that only interesting because these two nations are despising each other until today. If they could just learn from this example they might be able to achieve something together. And I do not mean greatness but something spiritual.

[@armandomejiatakara818]

Two countries hating each other? That probably has something to do with human nature. Something like......oh, I don't know..... maybe genocide. I don't know, but it wouldn't surprize me

[@jlbaker2000]

Which other country - Romania?

[@patriciacolombini6567]

@@armandomejiatakara818 huh???

[@lynn4674]

@Yali Ionescu how do you know ??

[@armandomejiatakara818]

@Yali I imagine she had free will and could’ve walked away. Sacrifices must be made and pain withstood to become the very best at anything. That’s why many of us have never reached that pinnacle. Besides, she is very well adjusted, attractive, and seems to have a beautiful life.

[@scorpleeon]

Always been a gymnastics nut and was a kid watching Comeneci at the height of her fame with this routine. Still amazing.

[@marthaballard1663]

I've admired Nadia and Bart for most of my life. They are so awesome.

[@John-ge2ne]

Nadia was so phenomenal, I cry every time that I relive it.

[@suehinze1566]

All of us young girls back then in 1976 wanted to be like Nadia Comaneci. I remember the girls in my neighborhood getting together and pretending we were gymnasts at the Olympics and doing cartwheels and somersaults, back flips and routines. Lol Now I can barely get up off the floor.

[@gailmorgan2556]

Yes we had no cell phones. We were out in the yard doing gymnastics and pretending we were Nadia. Can no longer bend like that😂

[@florastewart7920]

The Soviet Union was dissolving and here comes Nadia. I recall a soap opera’s theme song became her song. And every little girl stopped wanting to be a Princess. And their barbies became gymnasts. And without her and Olga and Ludmilla, there would not be the level of competition we see today. A flame was lit and never extinguished.

[@ioana938]

Well, she was an icon before the USSR started to disolve, before the 1985 Awakening in Poland and well before the 1989 revolution in Romania. She defected after she was done competing, a year or two before the revolution... There was a choice born out of desperation.

[@Michael_Vargas]

My mom was one of those little girls. She always tells us how she used to bring out her gymnast dolls during the olympics. I always thought she was over exaggerating. Well after seeing this documentary it makes sense

[@ns2110theonly]

That’ soap opera was called Young & the Restless and that theme was renamed “Nadia’s Theme” from its original name. It was such a powerful melody that it crossed over to the top of the pop charts although it was a light neoclassical instrumental. It won awards.

[@moosey62]

The Soviet Union was certainly not dissolving in 1976!

[@nanadinicu2013]

@@ns2110theonly 0000

[@arielnina]

Thanks to olympic channel and of course Nadia and all the people included. It was such an honor to watch this video! Cause of her since i was a kid i became a gymnastics fan i was born on the 76 and it’s also an honor that she made history that year 🙏🏻❤️

[@nakiatillman768]

I was born in 76 too!! I feel the same way.. I thought I was going to be her..lol

[@vivekrajagopalan5026]

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[@DeadlyProductionXxX]

@@vivekrajagopalan5026 is that even a language?

[@yk1997-o8q]

Grace, perfection and a big heart. Nadia is always the icon of artistic gymnastic

[@taniageronatsiou3444]

Olympic channel this documentary was incredible. It showed us the effort you should put in order to succeed. Nadia you did an amazing job inspiring a generation of gymnasts ! THANK YOU !

[@melvinbernate6294]

Nadia is an inspiration to all..nobody could ever replicate her achievements ❤️👏

[@menotyou1161]

I wanted to be this woman!!! Every little Romanian girl dreamed of being her....

[@LJBSullivan]

I wanted to be her, but I thought I'm not short enough I can't be her😭

[@Aikman94]

I'm incredibly amazed by this woman. How her passion and hard work made her an icon is such an inspiration to everyone.