Romania year 1979 stamp Nadia Comaneci block

Romania year 1979 stamp Nadia Comaneci block ☀ MNH**

Nadia Comăneci is a former Romanian gymnast who made history in the sport. She was born on November 12, 1961, in Gheorgheni, Romania. Comăneci gained international fame at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, where she became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the Olympic Games.

During the 1976 Olympics, Nadia Comăneci achieved seven perfect scores, which led her to win three gold medals (all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars), one silver medal (team all-around), and one bronze medal (floor exercise). Her performances at the Olympics captured the attention of the world and elevated the sport of gymnastics to new levels of popularity.

Comăneci’s success continued beyond the Olympics, as she won numerous World Championship titles and European Championship titles during her career. She retired from competitive gymnastics in 1984.

After retiring from competition, Nadia Comăneci has been involved in various aspects of gymnastics, including coaching, judging, and promoting the sport. She remains an iconic figure in gymnastics history and is often regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.