Nadia Comăneci – The “Perfect 10” Olympic Gymnast

Published on 10/22/2017
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Keeping To Herself

Some gymnasts and even commentators said that Nadia was “an emotionless gymnast”. The claims were very far from the truth, however. Nadia was feeling very emotional, but she kept it inside. Her coach, Béla Károlyi said that “she kept everything inside.” The problem was that she was too young to deal with all the pressure that was being piled on top of her.

Keeping To Herself

Keeping To Herself

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Time To Restart

Romanian officials started to realize the effects of Béla’s absence and the effect it would have on Nadia’s health and her progress. They immediately returned Béla to coach young Nadia again. The reunion was very close to the Olympics that would be held in Moscow, but they were all happy to be together again.

Time To Restart

Time To Restart

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