Until Romanian Nadia Comaneci in 1976, no gymnast had been perfect in
the Olympics. The 14-year-old sensation was awarded seven perfect 10s
en route to winning the all-around, balance beam and uneven bars. This
multiple exposure study points out the grace of her movements, leading
to a gold medal and a perfect score in this event.
RESEARCH BY: SANDRA JAMISON/TIME
PHOTO: SUZANNE VLAMIS/AP