Born in Moscow Russia, Nastia Liukin would become an American Sweetheart in Gymnastics, today she turns 31. 🎉🏆💝
Liukin began studying gymnastics at only 3, both her parents were coaches and she was, "always hanging around the gym" both literally and figuratively.
Even though she missed qualifying for the 2004 Olympics by being 10 months too young, her career in both Junior and Senior competition is nothing short of legendary.
Even after a possible career ending ankle injury in 2007, she still competed and won gold for several years.
Liukin has become an analyst for Gymnastics broadcasts starting in 2012 for NBC Sports.
In 2009 she began the Nastia Liukin Fund, that aids gymnastics programs across the United States in conjunction with the, USA Gymnastics and since 2010, ALL net proceeds from their programs go to the fund.
In 2010 she began the Nastia Liukin Cup, an annual competition for gymnasts up to Level 10, for both Junior and Senior competitors. The competition always takes place on the Friday prior to the AT&T American Cup.
In 2015 she published her autobiography titled, Finding My Shine.
Liukin has tested the waters of film and television as well as being featured on the 2015 season of, Dancing With the Stars, where she made it to the semi-finals.
The incredible talent and heart of this young woman has inspired little girls to grow, strive and achieve. Her grace and beauty has amazed and won the hearts of fans across the world.
Happy Birthday, Nastia 💘
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