Obama: 'I urge you to choose Chicago' Oct 3, 2009
She recounted sitting on his lap, watching Olympians such as Carl Lewis and Nadia Comaneci compete, and how her father "taught me how to throw a ball and a mean right hook.". "My dad would have been so proud to witness these games in Chicago," she said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
It's the Oprah show, Olympics style Oct 2, 2009
David Robinson and Nadia Comaneci are roaming the halls. How about a meeting with the first lady. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Go for the gold Oct 2, 2009
Maybe it's the striking image of Nadia Comaneci scoring a perfect 10 etched in your mind, or the experience of following Michael Phelps' quest to win a record-breaking eight gold medals last summer in Beijing, China. Or is it the thrill of watching the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team winning the gold medal in Lake Placid, stacked up against unimaginable odds, that occupies that space. (CNN)
Obama to Front Chicago's Olympics Bid Oct 1, 2009
Chicago is also bringing 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Nadia Comaneci and Nastia Liukin. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
The Herculean task of outfitting Olympians Sep 30, 2009
Fourteen Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nastia Liukin, made the trip to Denmark. Chicago fashion experts say they expect a classic, tailored look. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Star power: Oprah backing Chicagos 16 bid Sep 24, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama will lead the group and be joined by 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nastia Liukin. Ten other Olympians and Paralympians also are going. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah Winfrey Joins Chicago 2016 Delegation Sep 24, 2009
Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists who will travel to Denmark next week in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee will choose from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo on Oct. 2. (CBS News)
Oprah headed to Denmark with first lady, gold winners Sep 24, 2009
She joins Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee and other Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists in the delegation. "It's hard for me to be unbiased about this," said Bart Conner, a Chicago native and double gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oprah tops star-studded Chicago Oly delegation Sep 24, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists who will travel to Copenhagen next week in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will accompany them. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Men's Gymnastics Volunteers At Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Sep 8, 2009
" Among the hosts at the Chicago MDA Telethon base are gymnastics legends Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci. For more information and to support the MDA, click . Fans can listen to podcasts featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways: 1. Download the free and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link 2. Download podcasts for free on by searching "UIC Flames. " Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to... (Uicflames.com)
Thomas Allen Cook, 66, owned Atlanta School of Gymnastics in Tucker Sep 5, 2009
When the couple opened the Academy in Tucker in 1976, it was at the onset of the gymnastics frenzy over Romanian Olympic medalist Nadia Comaneci. We expected maybe a few hundred kids, Glenda Cook said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
OLYMPICS REWIND: Liukin, Johnson restore U.S. gymnastics glitter Jul 25, 2009
" Often, Liukin is compared with Russia's Svetlana Khorkina, whose long lines and execution helped her win an Olympic silver medal in all-around in the 2004 Athens Games. Khorkina lacked high difficulty, however, in some routines and lost to American powerhouse Carly Patterson. Patterson was Liukin's longtime training partner at a gym co-owned by Liukin's father in Plano, Texas. Liukin is rare because she blends high difficulty with intricate dance elements. "As a gymnast, Nastia reminds me a... (USA Today -- Sports)
Almost Perfect Jul 9, 2009
There's Nadia Comaneci and all those 10s she piled up at the '76 Olympics. I happen to be sympathetic to the argument about whether human beings (the judges) can put the stamp of perfection on what another person does, but if you want to call that performance perfection, enjoy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Recession Prompts Laureus to Scrap `Inappropriate' Oscars of Sports Gala Apr 17, 2009
The winners will be selected in a secret ballot by 46 iconic sports stars including , and Nadia Comaneci. To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
High marks for Chicago's 2016 bid presentation Apr 11, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- At the end of a long day of touring potential venues for the 2016 Summer Games, the head of the IOC's inspection team walked into the United Center and right into a hug from gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci. If it looked like a reunion of old friends, it was. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Bryan Clay, other Olympians greet IOC on Chicago road trip Apr 6, 2009
Also in Chicago were gold medal-winning gymnast Bart Conner, and his wife, Nadia Comaneci, a legendary gymnast who received the first ever perfect scores of 10 as she won three gold medals for Romania in the 1976 games. They said the IOC can't help but be impressed that the vast majority of athletes will be living in a village within 15 minutes of where they will train and compete. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wieber, Hambuechen win American Cup titles Feb 22, 2009
The reigning U.S. junior gymnastics champion made quite an impression in her first major meet Saturday, winning the American Cup and joining the likes of Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton and Nastia Liukin. She's the second-youngest champion in the 34-year-old event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Out of the blue Feb 21, 2009
In primary school Emdur idolised gymnast Nadia Comaneci but had no real ambition in any direction. She failed art in high school and went on to a succession of stopgap jobs - secretary, waitress, shop assistant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
U.S. gymanst Sloan returns for American Cup Feb 21, 2009
The American Cup is one of the most prestigious international meets, with past winners including Olympic champions Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton and Nastia Liukin. Win it Saturday, and Sloan becomes one to watch this season -- and beyond. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
10.0 Spotlight - Marci Bernholtz Feb 14, 2009
Every young gymnast dreamed of scoring a perfect 10 just like Nadia Comaneci, and the new system has changed this ideal. While the thrill factor of gymnastics is still there, it's difficult for spectators to fully grasp the new scoring system. (Uclabruins.com)
