Back To Basics
When Romanian officials worried about Nadia’s well-being and potential progress, they returned Károlyi to be her personal trainer once again. She was ecstatic to be back with the couple who introduced her to the world of gymnastics.
Back To Basics
Her Handiwork
At the World Championships in 1979, Comăneci was hospitalized due to blood poisoning in her hand. This occurred when she cut her wrist on a metal grip buckle. Despite doctors instructing her to stay and rest, she defied them and returned to the games. She competed on the beam and scored an impressive 9.95. Her performance granted her country’s squad their first team gold.
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Her Handiwork
