Always the Champion
Not only did Nadia achieve record-breaking scores in the Games in 1976, but she was also only 14 years old at the time! Which makes this record even more exceptional. Especially, as since then, the Olympic committee has ruled that competitors must be at least 16 years old to enter, so Nadia will remain the youngest athlete to have ever earned such scores in the Olympic Games.
Always the Champion
Nailing It
After her fabulous successes in the competition, another awards ceremony followed. As she collected her medals at the ceremony, an official asked the 14-year-old athlete what it felt like to be making history. While everyone held their breath, young Nadia answered “It’s okay. I’ve gotten 19 golds in other competitions.” Well, that’s that then.
Nailing It
