When did Nastia Liukin stop competing?
When did Nastia Liukin stop competing?
She represented the United States at three World Championships and one Olympic Games. In October 2011, Liukin announced that she was returning to gymnastics with the hopes of making a second Olympic team. Liukin did not make the 2012 Olympic team, and retired from the sport in 2012.
How old was Nastia Liukin when she competed in the Olympics?
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.
Why did Valeri Liukin retire?
Fallout from the Larry Nassar scandal continued Friday after Valeri Liukin resigned from his post as coordinator of the United States women’s gymnastics team. Liukin said in his resignation statement the “present climate” made it too difficult for him to remain with USA Gymnastics, via ESPN.com.
