Near-perfect performance bests Johnson to complete a storybook Olympic dream. U.S. gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the balance beam on her way to a gold medal during the womens’ gymnastics ...

Liukin and Johnson stood apart as they waited for the final marks to post. When they popped up on the scoreboard, tears filled Liukin's eyes and Valeri grabbed her in a bearhug, squeezing her tight ...

On Thursday, September 11th 2008 the cast of HAIRSPRAY had two very special guests: Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin and Original and Final cast member of RENT, Gwen Stewart.

HARTFORD -- The inquiry, while not meant to amuse Valeri Liukin, certainly seemed to serve that purpose. Liukin, the father of 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin, never once pondered the ...

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