Gymnastics Zone: Memorable Olympic Gymnastics Moments

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Comăneci’s eyes landed on the scoreboard It read 1 00 It appeared to be the worst score an Olympic gymnast had ever seen But it was not It was the best score a perfect 10 The scoreboard was not able to post 10 00 because it could only fit three numbers Before the Olympics had started that year the organizers were asked if the scoreboard would need to have room for four numbers They said they did not think it was necessary But on July 18 1976 Comăneci Comăneci right cheers on the podium after being awarded a gold medal 6