From the Vault

From the Vault: Nadia Comaneci

Gymnastics is a timeless sport and as decades go by it’s popularity and interest only grows. But how do the routines idolised from the decades passed compare to those today? We’re starting off this segment with Nadia Comaneci’s perfect 10 routine from the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The New York Times published an article at time time referring to Nadia’s performance as “stunning display of artistry, grace and athleticism”. How would you describe and score this performance compared to the gymnasts of today? Leave a comment and let everyone know!

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