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13 Olympians to Watch This Summer
Courtesy of the US Olympic Committee
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Nastia Liukin
Until late 2011, the reigning all-around gymnast had no plans of returning to the Olympics. Deciding to give it a go for another gold less than a year before the 2012 Games meant Liukin had to get back into star shape fast. Her 2012 comeback means stiff gymnastic competition in the uneven bars and balance beam, Liukin's top events.
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She did not qualify for the 2012 team at the USA trials. She took a bad fall off of the uneven bars.
7/8/2012 05:38:50 PM Report Abuseprobably should've waited until after the trials to print this. She made an admirable attempt at a comeback, but fell short. Will be cheering on the rest of the women's team, tho!
7/6/2012 05:48:53 PM Report AbuseNastia was great at the 2008 Olympics. But it was really unrealistic to think she could take three years off and then expect to get in Olympic shape in only a few months. It really showed in her routines, especially uneven bars. She was a disaster!
7/2/2012 04:06:27 PM Report Abuseshe fell of the uneven bars which knocked out of the running for the olympic team. she was very graceful about it.
7/2/2012 01:02:13 PM Report AbuseIt was more likely for her to not be in tip top shape, but she went for it anyways. I respect her so much for going for it for the sport, not for the glory.
7/2/2012 12:34:14 PM Report Abuseshe had a bad time at the trials unfortunately - but a couple of the others who made the team are definitely worth watching!
7/2/2012 10:34:33 AM Report AbuseSadly, Nastia won't be at the Olympics competing again. Just to cheer!
7/2/2012 10:13:03 AM Report Abuse