In a recent story, CNN presents the life of Romanian gymnast Larisa Iordache, comparing her with the famous Nadia Comaneci, which earned the first score of ten back in 1976.

“Standing less than five foot tall, but with deceptively long legs, the 18-year-old Larisa Iordache is the latest to be dubbed the "New Nadia," writes CNN.

Larisa Iordache won two silver medals last week at the Nanning World Championship in China. “I didn't choose gymnastics -- it chose me. It just happened. I am very glad to have got so far," she told CNN.

In CNN’s story, she speaks about how she started her career in gymnastics and what she likes about this sport. Read the entire story here.

Romanian Larisa Iordache wins world gymnastics silver in China.

Romania’s Larisa Iordache lands second silver medal at Nanning World Championship.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com