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

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.
Nadia Comaneci

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.
Nadia Comaneci

I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6.
Nadia Comaneci

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

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

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

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