Vital Stats

Born: November 12, 1961 in Onesti, Romania

Sibs: Has a younger brother, Adrian

Family: Parents are Gheorge and Stefania-Alexandria

Facts:  
Began gymnastics at the age of 6 
1st Olympics gymnast ever to receive a perfect 10 score
Won 3 individual gold medals at the 1976 Olympics and 2 more in 1980
Defected to the United States in 1989 
Married Bart Conner on April 27, 1996 
Currently resides in Norman, Oklahoma

Medals Won

Olympics: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze 

World Championships: 2 Gold, 2 Silver 

World Cup: 2 Gold, 1 Silver 

European Championships: 9 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze