"That's life, isn't it? You see what you want, and you strive to become more every day until you can grasp the dream in your hands. It's hard work, but if you do what you love, it's joyful. I was not born a champion, and I did not dream in those early days of becoming one." -Nadia Comaneci, Letters to a Young Gymnast
Conclusion
Nadia Comaneci was not only a great gymnast, but also a leader and inspiration to others. She spent hours and hours working really hard for something she truly loved, and in the process left her legacy by becoming the first person to get a perfect score in the Olympics. She has motivated and inspired people inside and out of the gymnastics world with not only her accomplishments, but also her courage through her defection to the United States. Young Nadia just wanted to cartwheels, and today she is a role model to gymnasts around the world.
"My life, like your own, is much more complex than a simple list of failures and accomplishments." -Nadia Comaneci |
"You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people." -Nadia Comaneci |