Nadia Comăneci
Author
Language
English
Description
If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom....
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Join host and Chef Lidia Bastianich and her celebrity cast as she celebrates independence and freedom with different cultures across America. Our celebrity cast includes: actress Anna Deavere Smith, opera singer Renee Fleming, singer Martha Wainwright, Chef Jacques Pepin, actor Alex Mapa and former Olympic athlete Nadia Comaneci.