In the qualifying event in Rio...they simply didn't have the girls as the only experienced member was Ponor but she can’t do three routines on every apparatus, a lot of people think this is the death of Romanian gymnastics but I don’t think that's true. It’s just an unfortunate situation for now.

Nadia Comaneci

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I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

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Jump off the beam, flip off the bars follows your dreams, and rea... by Nadia Comaneci

Jump off the beam, flip off the bars follows your dreams, and reach for the stars

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Work hard for your goals and live in the moment. by Nadia Comaneci

Work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

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I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.

positive believe people

Romanians have a saying, 'Not every dog has a bagel on its tail.' It means that not all streets are paved with gold. When I began my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels.

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Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win. by Nadia Comaneci

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

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I hoped to win a medal and hoped it would be gold. I knew I was good but didn't know I would be the one to score something that had never been done before.

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When you fall, leap to your feet and try again. by Nadia Comaneci

When you fall, leap to your feet and try again.

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You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround... by Nadia Comaneci

You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.

gymnastics appreciate people

If I work on a certain move constantly, then finally, it doesn't seem risky to me. The idea is that the move stays dangerous and it looks dangerous to my foes, but it is not to me. Hard work has made it easy.

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My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest per... by Nadia Comaneci

My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.

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The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. by Nadia Comaneci

The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

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I know how to smile, I know how to laugh, I know how to play. But I know how to do these things only after I have fulfilled my mission.

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for some people life outside the spotlight is death. by Nadia Comaneci

for some people life outside the spotlight is death.

spotlight fame people

We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests.

coaching charity travel

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in... by Nadia Comaneci

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.

athlete motivational sports

It was good to be a kid because I did not realise all the things that came with the success. Going to the Games, I was asked what I expected to do.

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I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal... by Nadia Comaneci

I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends.

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I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old un... by Nadia Comaneci

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.

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Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition.

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