Nadia Comăneci
Romanian gymnast and five-time Olympic gold medalist (born 1961)
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Summary
Nadia Comăneci was born on November 12, 1961[1], in Onești[2]. She has worked as an artistic gymnast[3] and athlete[4].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Bart Conner[5]
- Country of citizenship: Romania[6], United States[7]
- Native language: Romanian[8]
- Award received: BBC World Sport Star of the Year[9], Hero of Socialist Labour of Romania[10], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[11], Silver Olympic Order[12], International Gymnastics Hall of Fame[13], Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame[14], BBC 100 Women[15], Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[16], honorary citizen of Bucharest[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Unmarried partner: Bart Conner[19]
- Sport: artistic gymnastics[20]
- Family name: Conne[21], Comăneci[22]
- Given name: Nadia[23], Elena[24]
- Official website: https://www.bartandnadia.com[25]
- Eye color: light brown[26]
- Described by source: Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[27]
- Participant in: gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's artistic individual all-around[28], gymnastics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – women's artistic individual all-around[29], gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's balance beam[30], gymnastics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – women's balance beam[31], gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's floor[32], gymnastics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – women's floor[33], gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's uneven bars[34], gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – women's artistic team all-around[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36], Romanian[37]
- Birth name: Nadia Elena Comăneci[38]
- Name in native language: Nadia Elena Comăneci[39]
- Hair color: light brown hair[40]
- Start of work period: 1971[41]
- End of work period: 1981[42]
- Height: 167 cm[43]
- Mass: 60 kg[44]
FAQs
Where was Nadia Comăneci born?
Nadia Comăneci was born in Onești[2].
Who was Nadia Comăneci married to?
Nadia Comăneci's spouses include Bart Conner[5].
What did Nadia Comăneci do for work?
Nadia Comăneci worked as an artistic gymnast[3] and athlete[4].
What awards did Nadia Comăneci receive?
Honors received include BBC World Sport Star of the Year[9], Hero of Socialist Labour of Romania[10], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[11], and Silver Olympic Order[12].