Nadia Comaneci: Perfection in motion!
Did you know that Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast in history to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games? At just 14 years old, she dazzled the world with her incredible talent, unwavering discipline and absolute mastery of artistic gymnastics.
In this module, you will discover Nadia’s inspiring story, from her childhood in Romania, her training under a strict communist system, to her impact on the sport and her legacy in gymnastics. You’ll learn how her hard work and determination made her a legend, as well as explore the fundamentals of artistic gymnastics, competition scores and the importance of the skeletal, muscular and nervous system in athletic performance.
Nadia taught us that with passion, discipline and courage, limits can be overcome. Get ready to discover her story and challenge yourself to reach your own goals.
Character Curiosities
- 📟 Made the scoreboards fail – In 1976, the electronic scoreboards were not set up to display a “10”, so “1.00” was displayed.
- 💪 Trained since the age of 6 – She was discovered by her coach when she was still a child in school.
- 🇺🇸 Escaped from her country – In 1989, she fled Romania in search of a life with more freedom.
