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Nastia Liukin
Nastia Liukin is a former artistic gymnast and Olympic gold medalist from the United States. Born on October 30, 1989, in Moscow, Russia, she moved to the US at a young age to pursue gymnastics. Liukin rose to fame at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she won the individual all-around gold medal. Throughout her career, she also captured numerous World Championships and national titles. Liukin retired from competitive gymnastics in 2012 and has since become a successful entrepreneur and TV personality. She continues to inspire young athletes around the world through her dedication and passion for the sport.