Who did Nastia Liukin compete with in 2008 Olympics?
Refresher: In 2008, Johnson and Liukin helped lead the U.S. gymnastics team to 10 medals total—two gold, six silver, and two bronze—which, at the time, became the most medals snagged by the U.S. gymnastics team at any Olympic Games in history.
What was Nastia Liukin floor score in the 2008 Olympics?
Liukin finished with a score of 63.325, followed by Johnson with a 62.725 and China’s Yang Yilin, who earned the bronze with a 62.650. “Just to be here at the Olympic Games is amazing,” Liukin said. “To stand on the podium and hear ‘Olympic champion’ next to my name was a dream come true.
What did Nastia Liukin say about Simone Biles?
“I am more than an athlete, and I am more than my medal count,” Liukin said. She said if athletes are passionate about something and they feel comfortable, they should use their platforms to speak out, just like Biles did. “You’re kind of letting people know they’re not alone,” she said.
Did Nastia Liukin not make an Olympic team?
Liukin did not make the 2012 Olympic team, and retired from the sport in 2012.
Who won the floor at 2008?
Cheng Fei
Qualified competitors
| Position | Gymnast | A Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheng Fei (CHN) | 6.600 |
| 2 | Sandra Izbaşa (ROU) | 6.500 |
| 3 | Shawn Johnson (USA) | 6.300 |
| 4 | Nastia Liukin (USA) | 6.200 |
Who won gold on floor in the 2008 Olympics?
Floor exercise. Johnson was the first to take the floor and scored a 15.500 for her routine that includes a tuck double double on her first pass. Liukin scored a 15.425 after ending her routine with a two-and-a-half twisting back. Romania’s Sandra Izbasa won the gold medal with a score of 15.650.
What did Nastia do in the Olympics?
She won a total of five medals, making her the third most decorated female gymnast in history and the most successful gymnast at Beijing 2008. “Just to be here at the Olympic Games is amazing,” Liukin said. “To stand on the podium and hear ‘Olympic champion’ next to my name was a dream come true.
Why are there two different leotards at the Olympic Trials?
According to Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, who’s providing commentary for NBC in Tokyo, the reason is simple. Blue leotards are for those competing in the team events. The red ones are for those who are competing only in individual events.
How old was Nastia Liukin in her last Olympics?
age 17
Four years later, at age 17, Liukin finally was old enough to compete in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games — and she made the most of the opportunity.