Nadia Comăneci

Nadia Comăneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics, at age 14 in 1976, earning seven perfect marks in Montreal — a feat unmatched by any gymnast since, including #6 Simone Biles. She ended the competition with three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze, a performance that redefined gymnastics standards. Her 1976 all-around score of 79.275 points was 0.6 points higher than the average winning score in the next four Olympics combined. Comăneci's perfection under pressure changed the sport's understanding of what excellence looks like, inspiring a generation of gymnasts.