Other kids had more talent, but I was the most focused. Nadia Comaneci focuskidtalent Change image and share on social
I had more pressure when I competed in Moscow. I had no pressure in Montreal because I only went to do my routines and hoping I didn't mess it up when I was on the bar. When I came back, 10,000 people were at the airport and I thought, 'Why?' because, in my mind, I hadn't done anything different from what I used to do in my gym. Nadia Comaneci 000airportback share on social
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. Nadia Comaneci askexpectgame Change image and share on social
My mother never watched me train in Romania. She wasn't allowed, it just wasn't done back then. My training was paid for by the government. My parents were not at the Olympics with me, either. I never expected them to be. Nadia Comaneci allowbackexpect share on social
Two gold medals and two silver, I don't think is that bad... I think I still did a pretty good job. Nadia Comaneci badgoldgood Change image and share on social
I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6. Nadia Comaneci agedayenter Change image and share on social
When I got married in Bucharest, there were 10,000 people on the street. People didn't go to work that day. It was emotional to see how people care about you. I didn't expect that. Nadia Comaneci 000bucharestcare Change image and share on social
I never personally complained; everybody else complained for me. Nadia Comaneci complainpersonally Change image and share on social
I did not even look at the scoreboard when my routine was done in 1976. Nadia Comaneci routinescoreboard Change image and share on social
I never thought I would be standing here, married to an All-American guy, living in Oklahoma. What a country. Nadia Comaneci americancountryguy Change image and share on social