What is Nastia Liukin famous for? Did Shawn Johnson or Nastia Liukin win?

Nastia Liukin is most famous for being a professional gymnast who won several medals at World Championships and the Olympics.

Did Shawn Johnson or Nastia Liukin win?

Shawn Johnson has won the silver medal, while Nastia Liukin took home the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Who Is Nastia Liukin?

Anastasia “Nastia” Liukin is a former artistic gymnast who represented the United States in several international competitions including the Olympics, where she won several medals.

Liukin was born on October 30, 1989, in Moscow, Russia, and had won nine World Championships medals and many gold medals on the bars and beam.

In 2008, Liukin emerged the Olympic all-around champion, after winning more World Championships on the balance beam and the uneven bars between 2005 and 2007.

A four-time all-around U.S. national champion, Liukin has won the most medals in a single non-boycotted Olympic Games.

Liukin retired from the sport in 2012, after competing at the U.S. Classic, the Visa Championships, and the Olympic Trials.

In 2014, she served as special correspondent for NBC during the Winter Olympic Games.

Liukin was named the grand marshal for the 99th Indianapolis 500 in 2015.

Liukin now works as an analyst for NBC Sports Group, covering gymnastics events.