Nastia Liukin impressive in first meet since ’09, Olympic bound?
Nastia Liukin may or may not become the first all around Olympic gymnastics champion since Nadia Comaneci to compete in the next Olympics following the capturing of a world title.
But she put in an impressive performance Saturday in Chicago, her first competition since 2009, tying for third on balance beam at the U.S. Classic. Her score of 14.9 was just 0.10 points behind reigning...
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Liukin makes big impression in first meet back
A few more nights like this and the reigning queen of gymnastics might be queen of the comeback, too.
Olympic champion Nastia Liukin tied for third on the balance beam in her first competition in three years Saturday night. She scored a 14.9 at the US Classic, finishing 0.10 of a point behind reigning world champion Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman. It was the only event Liukin entered...
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1 day ago
Gymnasts' road to London begins at US Classic
All eyes will be on Olympic champion Nastia Liukin at the U.S. Classic.
Martha Karolyi, however, will be keeping close watch on everybody.
While there is still a month until the Olympic trials, Saturday's meet is the first step in the selection process. 2008 Olympian Chellsie Memmel says all the gymnasts know they need to do well, to prove to Karolyi they've got the skills...
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2 days ago
Will Nastia Liukin make the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team? (photos)
Subway spokeswoman Nastia Liukin is one of the more popular potential U.S. Olympic athletes prepping for London in 73 days. She’s one of the faces of the USA gymnastics franchise, and one of the most successful competitors in Beijing 2008. But despite all her medals, she may not make the Olympic team this summer.
She hasn’t competed since 2009, and hasn’t been training...
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12 days ago
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No shortage of gymnastics stories at London Games
China may not give an encore performance of its heavy metal show from Beijing at this summer's London Olympics, but there will be no shortage of stories as gymnastics prepares to take center stage at The O2 Arena. Aside from American medal contender Danell Leyva, here are a few of the athletes and angles worth watching this summer:
- JORDYN WIEBER: The reigning world champion...
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19 days ago
Bar Refaeli Plays Underwear & Hottest Nastia Liukin Photos
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April 02, 2012
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April 02, 2012
Nastia Liukin’s 50 Hottest Instagram Photos
As American soccer fans unfortunately know all too well, the Olympics are only months away. Now that we have one less team to support, a lot of time has gone into researching who else we should be...
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April 02, 2012
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April 02, 2012
Video: Nastia Liukin Olympic Games Story
The 2012 Summer Olympics in London are coming up soon, so expect to see a lot of advertising promoting the event. In a spot for Visa, USA gymnast Nastia Liukin dives into the story behind her Olympic success.
The winner of the all-around gold in 2008, Liukin hopes to help propel the US Olympic team to new heights in London. She believes the support from her family or “Team...
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March 08, 2012
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March 08, 2012
W. Gymnastics. Pair of Gymnastics Signees Qualify for Nastia Liukin Cup
Auburn signees Kait Kluz and Caitlin Atkinson both recently qualified for the 2012 Nastia Liukin Cup to be held in Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2012.
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January 24, 2012
Nastia Liukin Is Going For It
Nastia Liukin is going for it. After three years away from competition, the all-around women's gymnastics champion from the Beijing Olympics is trying to make a comeback. "Yes, I'm officially going for London," Liukin said.
After winning five medals in Beijing, Liukin was an instant celebrity. There were magazine covers and big endorsement deals. But Liukin...
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December 12, 2011
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