Nastia Liukin
Winning 5 Olympic medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was only the beginning for NastiaLiukin. As the 28.7 million Americans who watched the Games know, Liukinparlayed her extraordinary athletic prowess into 5 Olympic medals including a Gold in all-around gymnastics, one of only three U.S. women ever to do so. Upon her return from Beijing, Nastiahas become America’s sweetheart, gracing covers of US magazine, WWD Beauty Biz, the front of the iconic Wheaties cereal box, and making several television appearances on TV programs including the hit show Gossip Girl, NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO’s Costas NOW, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
MSNBC named Nastiathe 2nd most marketable athlete around the same time that she appeared in Glamour Magazine as one of “The 11 greatest bodies on Earth." By the years’ end, Nastiahad received such honors as the Women's Sports Foundation's “Individual Sportswoman of the Year” and the United States Sports Academy’s “Female Athlete of the Year.” Nastiawas also named “Best Female Athlete” at the 2009 ESPY Awards.
She has also made the transition from balance beam to brand spokesperson. To transcend her life beyond the gym, Nastiais focused on a brand positioning centered around promoting healthy living for young women. Her Supergirlclothing line promotes self esteem in tweensand her Subway commercials promoting healthy eating habits nationwide. Her message is about fighting teen obesity, getting kids active, and giving kids the opportunity to have fun and be healthy.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Olympic Experience and Motivation
Fighting Teen Obesity
Fashion and Style
Health & Fitness
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2008 All-Around Olympic Gold Medalist
- 5-Time Olympic Medalist
- 2007 3X World Champion (Team, Uneven Bars, and Balance Beam)
- 2006 Visa All Around Champion
- 2005 IGHOF Gymnast of the Year
- 2005 World Balance Beam Champion
Charities:
The Dallas Morning News Charities, Frosted Pink with a Twist
Winning 5 Olympic medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was only the beginning for NastiaLiukin. As the 28.7 million Americans who watched the Games know, Liukinparlayed her extraordinary athletic prowess into 5 Olympic medals including a Gold in all-around gymnastics, one of only three U.S. women ever to do so. Upon her return from Beijing, Nastiahas become America’s sweetheart, gracing covers of US magazine, WWD Beauty Biz, the front of the iconic Wheaties cereal box, and making several television appearances on TV programs including the hit show Gossip Girl, NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO’s Costas NOW, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
MSNBC named Nastiathe 2nd most marketable athlete around the same time that she appeared in Glamour Magazine as one of “The 11 greatest bodies on Earth." By the years’ end, Nastiahad received such honors as the Women's Sports Foundation's “Individual Sportswoman of the Year” and the United States Sports Academy’s “Female Athlete of the Year.” Nastiawas also named “Best Female Athlete” at the 2009 ESPY Awards.
She has also made the transition from balance beam to brand spokesperson. To transcend her life beyond the gym, Nastiais focused on a brand positioning centered around promoting healthy living for young women. Her Supergirlclothing line promotes self esteem in tweensand her Subway commercials promoting healthy eating habits nationwide. Her message is about fighting teen obesity, getting kids active, and giving kids the opportunity to have fun and be healthy.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Olympic Experience and Motivation
Fighting Teen Obesity
Fashion and Style
Health & Fitness
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2008 All-Around Olympic Gold Medalist
- 5-Time Olympic Medalist
- 2007 3X World Champion (Team, Uneven Bars, and Balance Beam)
- 2006 Visa All Around Champion
- 2005 IGHOF Gymnast of the Year
- 2005 World Balance Beam Champion
Charities:
The Dallas Morning News Charities, Frosted Pink with a Twist
