Humble Beginnings
Nadia Comăneci was born in 1961 in a small Romanian town called Onesti. When she was only 10 years old, her parents separated, and she stayed with her mother Ștefania. Growing up, she was always an energetic child.
Colorsport/Shutterstock (3157940a)
In an interview, Ștefania said Nadia was so hyperactive that she enrolled her into gymnastic classes just to tire her out. Nadia fell in love with the sport and used any chance she had to jump around and practice. This was when her mother realized Nadia’s potential.