Nadia Elena Comaneci

She became a global celebrity after she scored her first ever perfect 10 on the asymmetric bar during the Montreal Olympic Games. In addition her score, she added six more perfect tens. She also became the youngest Olympic silver medalist. The Romanian gymnast was able to draw international attention and assist in helping Romania establish itself as a major player on the international stage. By achieving a score which was impossible to achieve, this sporting icon brought gymnastics into the spotlight of global attention. Public opinion about female sportspeople was changed by the feat. Her performance during the Olympics is so significant that her toe move (release) as well as her toe step are both named after her on the uneven bars event. Apart from the Olympics, her performance was outstanding at both World Championships (World Championships) as well as the European Championships. Thus, becoming one of the world's most well-known and famous gymnasts. She also modeled and promoted sporting gear following her having moved into the US.