Top athletes whose results put Romania on the international sports map

Romanians love to take pride in the performances of their top athletes, who are regarded as national heroes in the country. Here is a list of Romanian athletes who have worked hard and played their way to the top of world sports.

Romanian athletes managed great performances in international competitions, or even made history in their sport, putting Romania on the world map. Take Nadia Comaneci for example, who, back in 1976, became the first athlete to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games. But there is also Gheorghe Hagi with his magical football skills and famous tennis players such as Simona Halep or Ilie Nastase, who made their fans jump with joy.