Nadia Comăneci stated that the score of 10 obtained at the 1976 Olympic Games did not change her personal life, but helped her to realize that she can surpass her limits.

The former great gymnast Nadia Comăneci gave an interview to AGERPRES on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the first 10 in the history of gymnastics, achieved at the Olympic Games in Montreal on July 18, 1976. Comăneci emphasized that this moment did not transform her personal life, but was a revelation about her capabilities. Although she was surprised by the maximum score, she was focused on the next apparatus, the beam.

Nadia explained that, although the scoring code has changed, the score of 10 remains a symbol of excellence, used both in and out of sports. She considers gymnastics essential for children's development and acknowledges that she does not seek perfection in everyday life. Comăneci defined the 50 years since that historic moment as 'perfection', highlighting the lasting impact of her achievement on the sport and society.