Was Shawn better than Nastia?
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Was Shawn better than Nastia?
While Nastia and Shawn were pitted against each other by fans and commentators, the two were actually best friends and roommates at the games — and though the media narrative eventually took its toll, they found their way back to each other a few years ago, just before Shawn’s wedding to Andrew East.
What nationality is Nastia Liukin?
American
Nastia Liukin/Nationality
Nastia Liukin, in full Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin, original name Anastasia Valeryevna Lyukina, (born October 30, 1989, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.) , American gymnast who won five medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, more than any other gymnast at the Games.
Did Nastia Liukin go to Shawn Johnson’s wedding?
Liukin did attend Johnson’s wedding to NFL long snapper Andrew East. “Sports is just such a small part of your life, yet a big part of your life,” Liukin said in 2018. “It brought us together.
What female gymnast has the most Olympic medals?
Larisa Latynina
List of Olympic medal leaders in women’s gymnastics
| Rank | Gymnast | Total medals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larisa Latynina | 18 |
| 2 | Věra Čáslavská | 11 |
| 3 | Ágnes Keleti | 10 |
| 4 | Polina Astakhova | 10 |
What team did Nastia Liukin play for?
| Nastia Liukin | |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Women’s artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Years on national team | 2002–09, 2011–12 (USA) |
| Gym | World Olympic Gymnastics Academy |
Are Sam Martin and Nastia Liukin still together?
Prior to the move, Nastia had been dating NFL player Sam Martin. It seems that the two split recently, but they have both kept the details private. Given her newly single status, it’s understandable that adding this new puppy could help her a lot in mending her broken heart and embracing her new world.
Who was the youngest gymnast to win a gold medal?
Dominique Moceanu
In 1996, Dominique Moceanu became the youngest US gymnast to win gold when she was 14. Moceanu was also a member of the “Magnificent Seven”, the first US gymnastics team to win the team gold medal.
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