Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci didn’t just win—she made “perfect” a real score. That alone is enough to keep her in the Greatest Gymnasts of All Time debate no matter how far the sport evolves.
But if you’re putting her over Simone Biles, you’re making a statement. You’re saying execution beats difficulty. You’re saying a 10.0 matters more than a skill named after you.
Against Olga Korbut, it gets even messier. Korbut made gymnastics emotional. Nadia made it precise. Who actually changed the sport more?
If you think perfection is the highest form of greatness, Nadia might still be your #1. If not, you’re already moving her down.
Nadia Comăneci's Rankings
Gymnasts
Rank: #3 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 67.9%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Nadia Comăneci vs Suni Lee - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Nadia Comăneci vs Kohei Uchimura - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Nadia Comăneci vs Gabby Douglas - Wins 85.7% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Nadia Comăneci vs Simone Biles - Loses 61.1% of battles
- Nadia Comăneci vs Mary Lou Retton - Loses 33.3% of battles
- Nadia Comăneci vs Rebeca Andrade - Loses 33.3% of battles