Happy birthday! Nadia Comaneci turns 64 today

Nadia Comaneci is celebrating her 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete Nadia Comaneci has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Comaneci, a cultural icon

Born Nadia Elena Comăneci in Onești on November 12, 1961, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Romanian history. Comaneci's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Nadia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nadia Comaneci as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Nadia, you're the best!

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