Nastia Liukin (USA) : 2008 Beijing Olympics : EF FX

[@crisp7575]

This is one of her best medals. So many people called her weak on floor and she won an Olympic medal and she was on the floor in team final.

[@knocturna9731]

In hindsight, it was silly for people to call a former World Silver medalist weak on floor because she did four passes instead of five.

[@strykertool]

What the hell are they talking about… Shawn Johnson floor exercise is tremendously horrible.

[@sinhueherrera8984]

I don’t think she was weak but she was definitely overrated

[@benweikert6512]

Yes and she is a world silver medalist

[@singsongeric]

People forget being "strong" on floor doesn't just mean doing the hardest skills, but also being incredibly consistent, which Nastia was. She had a rough patch after the ankle injury but was in absolute peak form for Beijing.

[@kp395]

Aside from cowboying the double front, one must appreciate how consistent Nastia's performance was. Although her landings always feel so fluffy-pluffy, yet she did land pretty well if one re-watch it closely. They were either sticks or controlled lunges. And she also hit all the leaps and splits. And as someone mentioned in the comment section, a strong floor worker is not only about throwing out the hardest rating elements, but also emphasizes on consistency. With regard to those aspects, Nastia did perform very well during the 2008 Olympics.

[@thegreenskittle]

Her attention to details really is incredible. At 1:14 (3rd pass), you see how her landings' timing match the music perfectly. Then the dance moves starting from 1:20 are just perfect for the music too.

[@kp395]

Yup. Gymnasts in the 08 quad still paid attention to the choreography and overall fluidity and flow of the routine. And regrettably, it was one of the long lost aspects of this sport currently. To be honest, I never enjoy watching the so called queen of floor exercise nowadays.

[@kaybay5210]

@@kp395 simone biles solos nastia any day

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

​@@kaybay5210Biles didn't compete at the 2008 Olympics, nor did she ever compete against either Nastia or Shawn. Why are you even bringing her up here? It's irrelevant.

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

​@@kp395 Same.

[@kaybay5210]

@@mysticalmargaret6105 girl bye simone's achievements speak for her dont @ me

[@geraldpinoy625]

Stunning! That was amazing!!! In the words of the commentators. Love it! Never get tired of watching her routines 12+ years later 🥰

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@prcelani]

@@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116 She is Russian, She just lived in America. She shouldve represented Russia.

[@lucasblackburn3178]

Her eyes at the beginning are epic!!!

[@thegreenskittle]

Opening few seconds really show how beautiful Nastia is. Her cheekbones remind me a bit of Rose Byrne. Also, Nastia brings her own fashionable touches to gymnastics. Her leos are always gorgeous (esp the white one for beam EF), and her earrings are understated but lovely.

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@wurlycurlygirly]

When it comes to Nastia, all you haters are picking mistakes outta the fucking SKY. She deserved all of her medals, and I think definitely more than just one gold! I didn't see any mistakes worth talking about in this, she stuck all her landings, and even though it doesn't look more difficult than Shawn's, her artistry gives her more points cause THAT'S what gymnastics is about! It's not about running up and down the floor risking your life! AND her dancing puts ballerinas to SHAME!

[@thesovgc]

Lol Al actually said something pertinent for once! One of the best examples of peak performance! STUNNING!

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@thesovgc]

@@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116 #NotAllAmericans

[@Mariite123]

it wasn't just nbc's elfi who thought that that was a better performance than shawn's, bbc's commentators thought so too. :)

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Indeed they did!

[@tatilalima2874]

Esse collant é lindo. Nastia sempre impecável em suas séries. Uma bailarina no solo e na trave.

[@yaelfranco7275]

Estilo de gymnacia muy Russa mucho ballet y expresión hasta creería que estaba con la bandera Russa

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@andreibuendia2452]

I agree Shawn and Nastia deserved 2nd and 3rd respectively. It's arguable though that a 2.5 is harder to land as it is a blind landing.

[@irinaackermann8792]

Как папе приятно ,такая восхитительная доча❤❤❤

[@GV_X]

Самая восхитителная гимнастка! Никем непревзойденная!

[@yaelfranco7275]

Muy estilo Russo frialdad en nervios arte en el ejercicio danza muy típica, y expresión maravilloso

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

@@yaelfranco7275 es la verdad en general las gimnastas americanas tienen la gracia de un elefante de circo en drogas, esta chica sacó a relucir sus raíces rusas.

[@tatilalima2874]

deserved a standing ovation 👏👏👏👏

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@saragrant9749]

@@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116 the grace of a circus elephant… wow. At least they aren’t from a country that supports doping.

[@jenniferspears7074]

Stunning...mesmerizing☺️

[@jeffreyabess6542]

This should have been the silver metal. It’s artistic gymnastics for her to fit in the difficulty and the level of dance that she’s at should not even be near Shawn Johnson. I love Sean Johnson but comparing the two I don’t think there’s any comparison on this day or this week in fact

[@kras118]

Great job controlling the landing on her third pass!

[@thegreenskittle]

it also matched the music really well if you listen to how her landings corresponded. IMO the 3rd pass was the best one, she perfected the timing

[@liukin95]

To be perfectly honest as much as i love seeing Nastia winning i think the NBC commentators espect too much from their athletes not just in gymnastics but in other sports aswell and just forget about the international athletes and their previous achievements. Quickly changing the subject in my opinion if Cheng fei didn't fall on her fourth pass she could of very well of taken this title

[@jjh2456]

Boy…this comment has aged well cause NBC is doing the same crap.

[@liukin95]

@@jjh2456 A tiger never changes its stripes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@singsongeric]

What was with the NBC commentary?? They just like forgot Sandra Izbasa (2nd place qualifer) existed or something and announced Shawn or Nastia as the winner before it was even over 🙄🙄

[@thesupremediva]

Still the best floor routine of all time.

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@benweikert6512]

Nastia was underscored !

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

Toda una gimnasta rusa nacida en estados unidos. La mayoría de las gimnastas americanas tienen la gracia y ritmo de un elefante de circo pero esta chica deja ver sus raíces rusas, hermosa.

[@manuelaguirree]

nastia nació en rusia y se mudó a estados unidos desde muy joven

[@kewelgirl]

I honestly did think that Nastia should have scored higher than Shawn. Admittedly, Sandra Izbasa's was beautifully done and was very difficult, so she does deserve the Gold medal. But nastia definitely deserved the silver

[@marcellushomme-soul6049]

Never!!! I admit nasyia's routine was elegante, but shawn's was higher in difficult

[@neos.herakles]

@GyMnaddict For the most part, her landings were solid in Beijing. If she ever got back to this level, I think sticking her passes wouldn't be a hassle.

[@thegreenskittle]

Not quite related, but I love this leotard! The shade of red is gorgeous, and the sheer V neckline makes it so elegant. I think she wore the same design for the AA, except in pink? Also, pretty sure Shawn wore the same red leo for the aa.

[@sallydaniel1023]

You're right and Shawn wore purple 💜 for floor final

[@thegreenskittle]

@@sallydaniel1023 oh wow, I didn't realize that purple leo was the same design, just different color! We know at least 3 colors from it then, wonder if there's more

[@giuliabolognesi747]

Niente da togliere alla medaglia d'argento Questa però avrebbe dovuto essere una medaglia d'oro. STUNNING!!!

[@ايهابداوود-ه1ج]

Lovely ❤

[@mortella23]

@GymnasticsFan1144 her start value wasn't high enough. And shawn had a better routine. i beleive. In terms of difficult that is.

[@lisam1987]

@TwisterFlipp95 I said Izbasa posted "one of the highest," not the highest score :). My point was that Sandra was clearly a threat to winning Olympic gold on FX and it was foolish for Elfi to dismiss her like that and assume Nastia was going to win the gold with Shawn second before Sandra even started her routine.

[@dtv2031]

Gorgeous routine. Gymnastics isn't this elegant anymore.

[@tatilalima2874]

Maravilhosa

[@АрланАрлан-м4ж]

Вот было Время! Обнимались и целовались не боясь!!!

[@enricos.4993]

"i think it's gold for nastia" and she instantly got second right before one of the highest scoring gymnast throughout the whole games stucked every landings lol

[@ChainChomp2]

I read somewhere if you put some special code in your tags it'll automatically snap your video to widescreen res...might be helpful because this video is originally in 16:9 resolution!!

[@lucasmatosaraujo7772]

A nastian parece mais russa do que americana.

[@almeidaa6358]

ela é russa mas foi morar jovem nos eua

[@name...........n]

This female commentator drew a lot of critism actually including the Ellen show.

[@mortella23]

It's funny how on bars and floor they're like her forms so perfect and wondefsul! (Compared to other gymnasts) but in all reality... (ESCPIALLY ON BARS) most of her deductions are from form breaks..she has quite a bit. And on floor the crossing when she twists and the cowboyed double front..

[@chessi1820]

your right Nastia deserved silver but what can you do

[@hydroflask8992]

Elfie has a lot of nerve lmao

[@shangchunsongfan8302]

the correct podium 1. sandra 2. nastia 3. yuyuan

[@mustyfan1584]

I agree!

[@ericsantiago675]

No 1. Cheng Fei 2. Sandra 3. Daiane dos Santos

[@shangchunsongfan8302]

@@ericsantiago675 too bad cheng and dos santos flopped

[@ericsantiago675]

@@shangchunsongfan8302 yes ,but without falls

[@kinghill3423]

I always wonder if the Chinese girls with the exception of Cheng Fei were underage.

[@liukin95]

@gymLYYFE OH YES!! if that happened to nastia that would just make my day!!

[@neos.herakles]

Everyone's a critic. Too bad the judges who awarded her all those medals didn't agree with you.

[@marmota1425]

Just in case you were wonder why, it's because she's half Russian, that's why.

[@mustyfan1584]

She's actually fully Russian. Her father is Valeri Liukin and her mother is world champion rhythmic gymnast Anna Kotchneva.

[@randomedits7325]

should have won silver

[@beautitudes]

They were quiet. What

[@zazezul]

Beautiful routine, but unfotunately her double L turn should not be considered.

[@name...........n]

Her Russian heritage certainly favored the judges. Yuyuan Jiang could've got the bronze over her.

[@chessi1820]

oh sorry I meant to say Bronze not silver..

[@alexvega5305]

Es elegante pero sus rodillas y el echo de que dobló las piernas en todo momento lo hace ver aún más sucio

[@braedon_town]

The cowboyed double front should’ve taken her out of the medals altogether

[@carlosgranados4231]

Una rutina muy Russa se nota muchos en sus movimientos sus raíces Russas

[@kinghill3423]

Su mamá hizo la coreografía.

[@ericsantiago675]

A chinesa que ficou em 4° merecia mais o bronze do que esse solo só de piruetas ...

[@mortella23]

@legalglitz LOL. Johnson had more difficult tumbling passes and better form... nastia had her legs wide open on her double front, and her legs always cross when she twists.. Johnsons legs are together on all her tucks, and twists, no feet crossing. It's absolutley ridiculos to think that nastia deserved silver, or gold for this routine..even if it was preformed perfectly, it was never enough to beat anyone.

[@mortella23]

@legalglitz yes she can, and nastia's poses arent' dance. And shawn's tumbling passes were more difficult and she didn't have form issues on her tripple twist....are you even kidding, nastia has form issues on every tumbling pass, and they are less difficult so obviously a 2.5 twist is eaiser to stick then a fucking tripple twist. Get over it. She didn't deserve silver.

[@strykertool]

Nothing mechanical about this floor exercise. Both artistic and technical. Rare from an American gymnast. I just get sooo frustrated when other US female gymnasts perform floor exercises…. It’s sooo robotic and ugly. NOT Nastia

[@saragrant9749]

Then don’t watch, simple as that. The Russians of today dance no better, using silly arm movements that are very unartistic. Dance is different for everyone.

[@prcelani]

I know right! American routines are ugly and boring. Russians know how to put on an artistic show.

[@prcelani]

​@@saragrant9749 I think you're mixing up countries. America has no sense of artistry and never has, They just pose awkwardly in the corner of the floor and do TikTok dancing. Cringe and ugly!

[@strykertool]

@@saragrant9749uhm ok ? Thanks trash

[@alexzjay]

LMFAO at the whole "artistry" thing. This routine left me cold actually.

[@boyjoochristopher3838]

@QPHashSS77 Lmaoo do poses is not artistry the last real artistic routines end in the debut 2000s

[@saragrant9749]

Don’t watch then. Try graduating from preschool first.

[@andreid.8568]

Sure she flexes her wrists in a way that fakes ballet,but that form is atrocious

[@admetric]

She Has a fluidity in her movement that harkens back to older Soviet days. I was never a supporter and always team Shawn but she should have take silver IMO.

[@jorgealbertoguevaragarcia2116]

She doesn't look like an american. The american gymnasts have the grace of a circus elephant. Her russian roots make her look elegant.

[@marizewakowlsky6615]

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