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Liukin began gymnastics at the age of three because she was "always hanging around in the gym" with her parents, who could not afford a babysitter to look after her while they were working as coaches.
Dec 18, 2020 · It's hard to believe it's been over 10 years since Nastia Liukin captured the all-around Gold medal in gymnastics in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Liukin, who was known for her grace and flexibility...
But 10 years ago today, Nastia Liukin achieved her ultimate goal as she joined gymnastics royalty. In Beijing, Liukin became the 15th woman to win Olympic all-around gold.
Jun 9, 2024 · Five-time Olympic medal winner Anastasia "Nastia" Liukin left her mark in sports history when leaving the 2008 Beijing Games a global star. Now, 16 years later and just weeks away from the 2024...
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Jun 16, 2020 · Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin - or more popularly known as Nastia Liukin - was born into a family of champion gymnasts. Her father Valeri Liukin won four medals for the Soviet Union at Seoul 1988 and her mother Anna Kotchneva was a 1987 rhythmic gymnastics world champion.
Jun 24, 2024 · Nastia Liukin, American gymnast who won five medals, including the individual all-around gold, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, more than any other gymnast at the Games. Learn more about Liukin’s life and gymnastics career, including her other titles.
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BMX racing was added to the cycling events and American Nastia Liukin won gold in the all-around gymnastic competition. Two disabled athletes competed in the Olympics instead of the Paralympics because neither used a prosthesis to give them an advantage in competition.
