Nadia Comăneci: A Perfect 10 in Gymnastic History | SLICE WHO | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Montreal Olympic Games, July 18th, 1976: A fresh-faced young gymnast storms onto the sports scene, making history. Before an audience of over 5 million TV viewers, 14-year-old Nadia Comăneci achieves the impossible - a perfect score of 10, a feat never seen before in Olympic history. From both sides of the Iron Curtain, viewers are left in awe.

In a series of jaw-dropping performances, Nadia Comăneci becomes a global icon. She inspires countless young girls and becomes a symbol of triumph, reaching the heights of Western pop culture, akin to Hollywood's brightest stars.

Documentary: Nadia Comaneci; The Gymnast and the Dictator
Directed by: Pola Rapaport
Production: Roche Productions

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[SLICE_Who]

Did you catch Nadia carrying the Olympic torch at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony alongside legends like Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams? What a spectacular show that was! 
What did you think of the ceremony? Is there anything in particular you're looking forward to in these Olympics?

[zenithibarita]

Nadia's life is a moving story of bravery😐strength, determination, perseverance and courage in dark times and then success...she is the epitome of a true winner...a legend in sports and in life ❤️💚

[rosygreen]

I am the same age as Nadia and still remember so clearly watching her on our black and white television in Australia. I was absolutely in awe of her and wished to be like her. Nadia is one of the most talented and memorable athletes in the world.

[GuinevereFajardo]

I am from the Philippines, our Caloy Yulo, two times gold winner from the last Paris 2024 gymnastics brought me here…I am already 69 yrs old, Nadia Comaneci, I remembered her she was famous on her time..now I seen and how hard she performed into perfection….thanks for uploading..❤❤❤ is cried after I finished watching😢😢😢

[missmew]

She’s been through so much just as a little girl 💕I have so much respect and admiration for her.
Trailblazer!

[arturodelada]

Nadia, a Romanian girl transcended to the sporting world of gymnastics her name will never be extinguest and irreplaceable in gynastic history.

[LeahS-ei]

I went to watch her in my hometown of Montreal. It was truly the talk of the entire Olympics! Everyone became obsessed with her, couldn't get enough on the news, magazines, little girls everywhere for the longest time wanted to be like her.

[karensusko]

I actually did meet her on a gymnastics tour. I took in 1998….. in Romania! She is absolutely just the most humble kind person I ever met in my life!!! she is So grateful for all her accomplishments… What a wonderful lady she is and has grown up to be!! class act no doubt!!!! And I do gotta say….. not taking anything away from Simone Biles, she’s fantastic too!! however, I do disagree with Simone being the greatest of all time!!!! Nadia is the one!!!! Nadia is the one that set the standards!!! Nadia was the one who made such an impact on the sport of gymnastics!!!! Nadia is the greatest of all time ❤❤

[franciswuri]

No one will ever be like Nadia
Irreplaceable.

[brendaeberwein]

Oh Nadia you certainly are a strong lovely beautiful woman. Loved your performance at the 1976 Olympics. I was glued to the TV at that time and i wouldn't have traded it for anything. You are the best gymnast that ever will be. Love you Nadia. ❤❤❤❤

[gaelgarciabernal]

Nadia is a popular culture ICON! She's emblazoned in a lot of our childhood memories. Her achievements remain unsurpassed because of the historical and political context. She catapulted to fame without social media and lucrative endorsements, like current champions. Also, the equipment has changed drastically. Today's gymnastics is very acrobatic.

Nadia was always very down to earth and authentic. She didn't rely on theatrics or an Instagram post about her relationships, to captivate people. Her gymnastics was fascinating and she was intriguing!

[shireenhassim]

Nadia and Olga will ALWAYS be my favourite!

[janetfigley]

One of the best documentaries I have seen.
Seeing Nadia free and happy brings tears to my eyes of joy.
Good for her. I AM PROUD

[mildredmartinez]

A 14 year old girl from a country hardly anyone had ever heard of. A country that was reeling with political strife and immense difficulties. Yet with everything against her she scored seven 10s in gymnastic. Something unheard of.

When she finished her uneven bars routine they waited. The scoreboard read 1.0. Her trainer Bela Karoli went to the judges to to inquire the scire. People were flabbergasted. "That was a perfect routine!" The programmers of the scoreboard did not include a 10 since they thought no one would achieve such perfection so they stopped at 9.99 But they conceded that it was a 10. A perfect score even if the scoreboard could not show it. Nadya went on to achieve some seven 10s. Something ubheard of for a 14 year old from a country hardly anyone knew.

Nadya is history. No one can repeat her mastery, bravery and perseverance.

[moxa]

Nadia was the greatest gymnast for a few years, then other greats came along and excelled in the sport. Nadia had her own style as Simone did. Both superb athletes.

[Brightestlightt]

Perfect 10 the most memorable moment 🥰

[Shakespearelover]

Nadia is an introvert, and I’m certain all those people pushing up against her in those victorious days in 1976 was a challenge. But introvert or not, she will remain a legend in gymnastics even nearly fifty years later.

[raulputong]

Nadia Comăneci is the true gymnastics #GOAT!🤸🏻‍♀️🐐🥇

[dianefrancis]

Greatest female gymnast 🤸‍♀️ of all time. ❤❤❤

[EastVincentFarms]

Nadia was the best! Those girls worked so hard in such terrible conditions and deserved all the medals they got.