Bela

Bela, a Romanian gymnastics coach, turns a 14-year-old Nadia Comaneci into a global symbol of excellence at the 1976 Olympics. The podcast explores the rise of Nadia and her coach's ambition for gold. It also discusses the impact of Nadia's victory on Romania during the Cold War and the glamour and harsh dictatorship of the time. The chapter ends with a thrilling escape attempt and Bella's unequal treatment of individuals.