The escape from Prague was ordered by the communists for the famous gymnast. In the USA, she then suffered under a tyrant.

Nadia Comaneci, a renowned gymnast and five-time Olympic champion, reflects on her dramatic journey from Romania to the United States, including her escape from a repressive regime. Celebrating her 65th birthday, she recalls her early successes and the challenges she faced, including manipulation by the communist government and personal struggles after her defection. Comaneci eventually found success in America, marrying Olympic gymnast Bart Connor and establishing a gymnastics academy while engaging in charitable work.