Nastia Liukin vs. Shawn Johnson (1) : 2007 Visa Championships

[@brigeem5022]

I love both their gymnastics for different reasons. Shawn is a power house and is very consistent. Nastia has grace and height and beautiful lines. Love them both.

[@maitearcos816]

Exactly! I think it's possible to appreciate both styles equally.

[@GraveyardYogi]

Brigée Martinez agreed ! I love their stories and it’s just so inspiring how they dedicated so much or their lives to live this dream . Wonderful gymnasts.

[@elizabethyoung166]

Tatiana Riat J.

[@vikraal6974]

You just love Shawn cuz she THIC

[@leamerrill3618]

brigée martinez Me too. I think they are both beautiful, talented, graceful and completely perfect. May God bless both of them.

[@Kate-yx2rm]

I feel they underplay Shawns success by harping on Nastia's injury...Shawn performed amazing.

[@dianesavant2818]

Shawn has always been the best of the two.

[@vanessal1734]

@@dianesavant2818 I agree. Nastia was amazing because of her lines and artistry but Shawn was overall a more skilled gymnast.

[@lydiaparker824]

I met Shawn at flipfest and she was soooo nice, she even remembered me the next year

[@aprilsilvers381]

@@lydiaparker824 I believe she is a truly wholesome lady

[@lydiaparker824]

@@aprilsilvers381 she is

[@NealB123]

Fierce rivals then and best friends now. Two awesome young ladies.

[@Star3marie304]

Exactly! They are very close now, which some people are unaware of.

[@ashleymeggan]

I think Nastia is Shawn’s daughter’s Godmother.

[@elinat2414]

I hate the way they keep on going on about how old Nastia is, like she is a washed up has been. She is just injured...seriously give her a break. Some people peak at 16 some at 19, it's nothing unusual.

[@YaelGC7]

And she’s 30 now

[@hunterrific99]

Yeah well...she went to the Olympics! So...

[@sophiex.1058]

it’s just that most “champions” peaked at 16 ish back then, it was unheard of to peak at 19 like simone biles so i’m sure they were very doubtful

[@sarahgreen3663]

They are f'd up. They said the same thing to Shawn Johnson when she got injured and came back at the age of 19. They told her she'd never make it because her body type wasn't ideal anymore and she'd never be able to keep up at her age. She quit not because she believed them but because she didn't want to put up with their bullsh*t (emotional/psychological abuse) anymore. I believe the world of elite gymnastics is a very sick one myself..

[@srrv7396]

It really wasn't unheard of to "peak" at 19 or after. They act like a 19 year old had never made an Olympic team before.

[@Kknderbueno]

It cracks me up that they talk about how Nastia was not the ideal age for the olympics. I'm not saying they were wrong, because that is the trend, but now look at Simone Biles. She's 19 and she is on FIRE. Nobody has risen up to beat her. She's in her prime.

[@amyahlogan6077]

Simone Biles is the best gymnast In the world

[@amyahlogan6077]

Well that's what I heard

[@Kknderbueno]

Mymy rocks24 2005 Right now, yes she is. By pretty much all measures. She's not the best at bars, but that's about it.

[@sabkktt]

+Mymy rocks24 2005。Simone is the best gymnast in the world while nastia is the best ARTISTIC gymnast in the world.

[@alexaguthrie5270]

Cass E i do agree its not her strongest but she is the all around so that mean in the us so that means the she is the best on every evant ex for bars so get you facks right

[@elliedermer6364]

It’s funny coming back to this and hearing the commentators talking about how old Nastia is and how hard it is to be 18... when right now Simone biles is 24 and the best gymnast of all time

[@GrantAugustus1]

Maybe but havent the rules changed quite a bit since this to Simone now?

[@xinru8368]

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[@OdinsHallsBrazilianJiuJitsu]

It's hard to watch Nastia like this.. That injury really cost her here

[@kenbray5682]

She is still gymnastics Royalty !!!

[@mooncloudplayz1633]

...no...Shawn really cost her...she was just the better of the Nastia's long lines and gracefulness overshadows her overall skills...whereas, Shawn is the complete package...

[@vlogswrell6871]

@@mooncloudplayz1633 nastia legit won back to back world championships, competed through an injury, beat shawn at the american cup, had flawless routines throughout those years, performed nearly perfectly at the pacific rim meet, AND won the AA in the 2008 olympics. you guys really act as though nastia was a number 2 who got lucky at the olympics as if she wasn’t putting in WORK for years. her beam and bars work was exquisite and a beauty to watch. if she wasn’t the package then she wouldn’t have won in 2008. point blank period

[@lynnes11]

ugh, having my dad coach me like that would've been a nightmare. i'm sure she was used to it, but it seems like a tough position. too much pressure. and to have your dad tell you that you aren't physically strong? no thanks.

[@agneseditsstuff]

Lynne S i agree

[@andreaaguilar2712]

It must have tarnished their relationship a lot

[@blueclover9918]

Think of how much they save on coaching cost!

[@blueclover9918]

@Mara L its still free

[@blueclover9918]

@Mara L you have absolutely no sense of humor. Crawl back under your rock. You're not very bright, huh

[@s2hirley]

I don't like the extra drama the commentators throw in, it's unnecessary.

[@2348miley]

The straightness of Shawn's body on bars was amazing

[@joannakroyd]

After watching this again, I have to commend Nastia for how far she went from here...on to the AA in Beijing! ! This was her first all 4 events meet since her surgery and she worked her ass off all the way to the olympics. And both girls almost...almost made the 2012 team. Historical gymnasts.

[@hillsongfanatic2002]

ummm...neither came close to making the 2012 team. Shawn retired before championships and nastia had a horrible trials

[@joannakroyd]

Jennifer Clarkson UHM..any gymnast who made the "Olympic TRIALS" was close to making the team

[@hillsongfanatic2002]

I completely disagree. Nastia as much as I love her shouldn't have even made the cut to nationals. She clearly wasn't ready at the time and it showed

[@1pattinsonfan]

Watching this.....you would never expect that years later Shawn and Nastia would be friends

[@marinagavrish4214]

Do you notice the way Shawn's trainer greets her? With a smile and a hug everytime? And the way Nastias dad has the hard russian look? No sympathy or a hey you did great hun! You can tell how hard he is on her...but anyway...they are both so wonderful gymnasts in their own way Nastia is Grace and Shawn is Power

[@thegreenskittle]

Agree, but I think they had different philosophy to begin with. Chow's emphasis was happiness above all, I think he insisted that Shawn had a normal life outside of gymnastics. I think Valeri honestly would've let Nastia just dabble in gymnastics if that was what she wanted (her book said her parents didn't want her to do gymnastics at all), but she wanted to win big, so Valeri got serious.

[@lvega5606]

Both Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are my two favorite gymnasts ever.

[@PTunnelly]

Lisa Vega Me as well, Both have very distinct character in gymnastics. Beauty and power

[@theydontgetitiamclaustroph1664]

+Lisa Vega same

[@zalmasanchez1153]

Nastiaaa omg! Pretty impressive that even with all those falls and mistakes she made it to the podium! 3rd place with an injured ankle? Well that's amazing!

[@jennyz9429]

Me!

[@scrumdalicious6117]

If both of them were combined, you’d had a unstoppable gymnast.

[@linnigoldsmith756]

Simone Biles

[@Sophie-un3zi]

@@linnigoldsmith756 not at ALL

[@SuperSuperLaw]

Linni Goldsmith Simone biles lacks the grace and poise Nastia has

[@linnigoldsmith756]

@@SuperSuperLaw yes sorry i agree. Didnt think about that.

[@sarahgreen3663]

Olga Korbut..

[@jojox9791]

The past few years have really changed the age ideal. 16 now is young, 18 is still young. These girls are doing better getting older

[@shalaywashington6326]

Simone reminds me so much of Shawn, especially on beam. Shawn is more fluid, but the similarity is still there. I love it. Plus they are both so cute.

[@NinaZuccaro0824]

Looking back, Shawn was so similar to Biles. At her peak, she pretty much always nailed it. Both great on bars, their “weakest” event.

[@ashleymeggan]

Yep.

[@janiceshepherd7752]

I always loved Shawn’s bars the best

[@hawadiallo847]

its like nastia liukin has no bones

[@shritchie]

I forgot how rough of a competition that was for Nas... she was just coming off an injury so kudos to her for getting out there and doing those full routines back to back like that.

[@megan_phillips]

Who's watching this 10 years later? 😂😂 2007-2017

[@brookemorgan3514]

Megan Phillips 11 years later. 2018

[@hamnamehraj8870]

Megan Phillips 11 years later ( 2018 )

[@meccasmith6620]

I’m watching it 11 years later😂

[@rogerkreil3314]

Megan Phillips I’m watching this eleven years later! 😛

[@sharihan1213]

12 years pretty much

[@KATLANA1]

Everyone has bad days. And in the end, Nastia came back with tremendous performances in the 2008 olympics and stronger than ever. Both unbelievable athletes that made history.

[@vanessal1734]

Even if Shawn's difficulty isn't as high as high as Nastia on bars her form is wonderful

[@aprilsilvers381]

Expect it was. They said she had the highest level of difficulty

[@ellis1034]

as a balerina I am a little obsessed with nastia's legs and feet and physique in general, beautiful dancer's bod. Of course even more beautiful gymnastic's bod because she is absolutely legendary

[@liceous]

15:35 does nastia get a connection bonus for doing a front tuck right out of her dismount? LOL

[@liceous]

+liceous i'm imagining the day when FIG's new code of points allows gymnasts to do leaps out of their uneven bars dismounts LOL cant u see aly in 2019 doing a split jump out of her double front tuck dismount to get another +0.1 CV

[@supergymnast9542]

+liceous lol this made me laugh

[@johnstollsteimer1083]

She’ll take all the extra difficulty she can get in bars😂

[@peaceout6028]

liceous Jhu

[@brookemorgan3514]

liceous lol

[@lilydeng4413]

i feel like nastier is more of a ballerina. she has the nice long legs, arch feet, flexibility and posture

[@YaelGC7]

Lily Deng her mom was

[@DevonNicole2]

She's shaped like her mom, who was a rhythmic gymnast.

[@azraahsenozyurt5329]

She always looks to me like she'd be an amazing rhythmic gymnast

[@gaviriak]

Thats why she sucks tumbling !

[@krissy7342]

Lily Deng NASTIA. LOL “Nastier” good one...

[@TTTjamiesommerville]

its hard to compare them at the championships when Nastia had a bad ankle

[@jackiem3740]

they BOTH came so far from here. Miss these two so much...

[@gloriaschubert9799]

"Why didn't she do that night 1" what a stupid thing to say!

[@Jason12233]

Gloria Schubert ikr

[@lillybruschuk]

Gloria Schubert ikr don't they understand that you're gonna have good days and bad days

[@JennaLeigh]

Elfi is a bitch. She only pretends to pay compliments. Just a miserable bitch.

[@Sophie-un3zi]

Elfi just meant that she should have competed the easier dismount night 1 as well, since her landing was so much better

[@evancarlson1634]

Sophie it’s a harder dismount

[@ashleycannon8707]

I absolutely LOVE watching these after ten years, and seeing them as BEST FRIENDS!

[@bexnmoo]

The difference between the coaches and their reactions is large: 10:51 25:15 I know positive reinforcement is cheezy and all that, but ja know

[@aprilsilvers381]

Love how little Shawn marches. I see her talent so clearly

[@liquidglow21]

I've always loved Shawn's beam routine. The fact that she only touches the beam with her hands 4 times in the whole routine is mind boggling.

[@fluteoboe101]

I was rooting for Nastia the whole time. It just breaks my heart, she trained soooo hard. You can see it in her face. She deserved everything she won at the 2008 Olympics!

[@beckymo9417]

I agree! But I wish that Shawn and Nastia could have tied, I love them both so much!

[@kp395]

One of the best rivalry in the gymnastic world. Nastia vs Shawn, also Liukin vs Chow. Elegant style vs powerhouse style. Very very interesting.

[@johnstollsteimer1083]

I’ve always wanted to watch Valeri coach Nastia for an hour straight, he seems so tough on her and idk why i just always have

[@denisechoo9520]

We'll both of them went to the Olympics! And won gold

[@vanessal1734]

If you combined Shawn and Nastia you would have the perfect gymnast, amazing power,height, strength but also artistry and flexibility. Also phenomenal difficulty and technique

[@jackie3979]

Definition of Perfect: SHAWN JOHNSON

[@amyahlogan6077]

Shawn Johnson for 2007-2008 and Simone Biles for 2015-2016

[@alexcb2578]

Nah

[@alexcb2578]

Nastia

[@tayzie6399]

Javis Bcrro let me finish your sentence nastia is worse then Shawn

[@lauraburke9700]

@yoo cham bro she was 15

[@jasmineanaiya9476]

Thank you for posting this for all of us people that watch KZbin

[@danabrandani3352]

Shawn Johnson is doing the dab at the beginning of her floor routine .

[@lorettaposey3327]

I think it's amazing to see these two young ladies today, they're best friends today and work together on gymnastics. Both of those ladies are absolutely beautiful and awesome at what they do

[@kristenj988]

I think its great this huge rivalry between these two ended up with them being best friends! Even all these years later!!🥰

[@malinwiberg8541]

Uuh, this made me cry😢 It feels surreal. Followed you from the start and now its gonna be empty. But just want to say THANK YOU for letting all of us follow you on your gymnastic journey. It has been a blast🙏😊 Good Luck in your new goals😃 Will have an eye on you🤗

[@OfficialSwifty_13]

What are you talking about? This is from 16 years ago. These women retired well over a decade ago 😆

[@joannakroyd]

With these two amazingly talented gymnasts, it comes down to 2 things 1. Prefer elegant dance moves and amazing difficulty; or 2. Prefer amazing nonstop power and difficulty. Its a choice. If they are both 100% on their game?? It came down to what the particular judges like better. I would NOT want to be a judge with these ladies. Both amazing. Both made USA so proud!!!! Gymnastics will never be the same after '08. It was the end of an era

[@weekendhacker]

I prefer the elegant, longer lines of a gymnast like Liukin or Komova over short, stocky gymnasts like Johnson or Jordyn. It's a preference and highly subjective - not taking anything away from any of them. They are all very talented and deserving obviously.

[@joannakroyd]

A Roper You are absolutely right. And the international judges tend to like the longer lines in a gymnast. With that being said, it's just more common for a gymnast to be smaller and muscular. Notice Nadia doesn't perform many "backwards" tumbling elements. Her dad has even said she is a "fragile" gymnast. Her routines were carefully choreographed. Same with Khorkina who was very tall. (Sounds odd calling a young woman who is only 5'3 or a little above "tall" lol)

[@joannakroyd]

Joann Hilton oops. "naStia" not NaDia.

[@y4w573]

What do you mean by "Gymnastics will never be the same after '08"? I don't know hardly anything about gymnastics.

[@joannakroyd]

flywiththebirds I was referring to the COP which doesn't reward elegance as much as difficulty. Dont get me wrong..I love both. But these age gymnasts have to put so much more into upgrades and difficulty.... That's all I meant.

[@ellachapman2802]

Definition of Shawn-Perfect Definition of Nastia-Hard Working, resilient, amazing!

[@whitcassie]

Nastia is an excellent gymnast, no denying it. But as a dancer watching her i can't help but think what an amazing ballerina she could have been too. Tbh i think she would've been even better at ballet than gymnastics. She would look ten feet tall en pointe!

[@kyssedbyfyre915]

RIGHT! Everyone talked constantly of her grace and beautiful lines anyway. It's a shame she couldn't have used that more creatively/artistically.

[@karyon1007]

She also could've been incredible following in her mom's footsteps as a rhythmic gymnast! Just a very talented woman.❤

[@shadowkittycat97]

It's so cool that despite how much they tried to pit them against each other Nastia and Shawn are like best friends anyway.

[@abelovedsonofGodinwhomHeis35-6]

great vid of two amazing athletes, obviously Nastia's ankles were just not strong enough yet, as they destroyed her landings nearly every time.

[@Regenmann111]

Nastia Liukin

[@Elong.]

"Variation of Dark Eyes" by Lara St John. She used the same music on DWTS:)

[@sarahreever8800]

I love Shawn Johnson so much and Gabby Douglas

[@ji5035]

+Sarah Reever I love Gabby too and Shawn! :)

[@melissagiles6312]

im with you on that one Shawn and gabby are the best gymnasts in the world

[@kelcironayne3781]

Me too and tabby looked up to Shawn

[@m-jacqueline6621]

Me too

[@Sophie-un3zi]

Both from Chows

[@MakeItWayne15]

Its like Jordyn and Gabby all over. The powerful gymnast with all the hype comes onto the scene and CRUSHES everyone while her elegant counterpart crumbles, only to be beaten in the olypmic all around by the elegant, less powerful gymnast.

[@nicgiga2658]

Shawn should have won, she - she is - was amazing, truly beyond compare

[@madikay822]

@@nicgiga2658 not at the olympics (and even then, i prefer nastia over shawn). nastia was the better gymnast that day and in my opinion, she had quite the year '08. she proved that she was the best in the world in beijing at that point in time.

[@angelablack7946]

Ankle injuries take a while to heal. I broke mine two years ago and I still have issues with it. Nastia is a tough competitor and so is Shawn.

[@Shamariah2011]

What a difference in the video quality back then....2006 seems like just yesterday?!

[@klarakerhartova5969]

It is unbelievable to watch this when you know that right now Nastia and Shawn are beascially best friends xD

[@aneesamack7255]

Shawn is too Cute!!

[@gymnastautumn5945]

Shawn is my favorite. She is so underestimated. I just can't begin to explain how bad I feel for her with all the hate she gets

[@krisuler7734]

What hate does she get?? Why?

[@ZoeF.O]

@@krisuler7734 Right? What hate? The woman is not into gymnastics for 7 years now. *WHAT HATE?* @Gymnast Autumn was maybe talking about herself

[@leamerrill3618]

gymnast autumn What are you babbling on about? What hate? Every one loves Shawn, I haven’t read or heard one negative thing about her. It’s people like you spreading dirt and hate. Shame on you!!

[@undefinedd1147]

15:43 "An absolutely beautiful paragraph with a bad period at the end." Wtf 😂

[@HB-ey2dk]

Lmao I just thought about that since you wrote it out. Is there a good period at the end of a paragraph? 🤣

[@ghostshell30]

I say if gymnast who goes into once a day for 5 hrs. is a powerful and beast gymnast.HOLY SHIT !!!

[@jojox9791]

ghostshell30 they ALL do it lol

[@lillyrexona3159]

Shawn hasn't the elegance that Nastia has but she's very powerful!!

[@erinconnor5125]

Because Nastia is tall and Shawn isnt

[@demonsalwayswin]

Old comment, but I think WAG is more about strenght than elegance. I also like Shawn's body type more.

[@MD-722]

@Mara L That's because Liukin was the last ever Soviet-born Olympic champion! Her style is essentially hereditary!

[@eurekamreum5458]

Shawn is the most elegant and graceful power gymnast I've ever seen, and her form was impeccable.

[@GrantAugustus1]

Just being honest I hate how the media PUTS THIS RIVALRY FIRST I THINK IT IS DESPICABLE I AM GLAD THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS AGAIN AND SHOULD STAY THAT WAY FOREVER IT SHOULD BE A HUGE GYMNASTICS FAMILY NOT RIVALS THIS IS ONE OF THINGS I HATE ABOUT SPORTS BROADCASTING.

[@krissy7342]

Shawn Johnson is like 4’8! Such a lil girl look. I feel it’s saddening in gymnastics, especially, how these young girls are stripped of their youths & innocence so young! 😳

[@BrandyDawn]

Both so amazing in their own ways! Absolutely love them both, astounding young ladies/woman now! Love that Shawn is on KZbin though. Still has the same infections smile and personality too!

[@andreaaguilar2712]

17:48 Omg her little laugh is melting my heart 🌺🐨

[@MERAPOO99]

Nastia works so hard!!

[@gymnastautumn5945]

Leila J and Shawn doesn't?

[@aprilsilvers381]

They both do. She is alot more experience

[@stellabickley210]

Nastia liukin should be dancer cause she's so graceful

[@graciejones2506]

.....and now they’re best friends😂😂

[@ellem4334]

22:46 Shawn walking off the mat looking so proud of herself holds a special place in my heart.

[@nightlock3]

Nastia is a legend

[@darckangel6665]

I'm Mexican and we must recognize these two super- athletes , are very demanding profecionales

[@bryceparra6359]

Darck Angel 666 wtf 😂

[@hanakoyamada9605]

shawn johnson is cute

[@Kidlaw77]

Lol! Al Trautwig is the worst. Nastia was “sooo old” that she became Olympic champion the very next year. I’m so glad he doesn’t commentate gymnastics anymore.

[@hannahwalmer1124]

She was only 17 also, like, what the hell. That's not that old in gymnastics either. Anything passed, like, 20 would be older I think

[@tinakover385]

Could these commentators and the media be doing any more to pit Shawn and Nastia against one another? No wonder their friendship suffered; they might as well have put out a mud-pit for them to wrestle in.

[@meganbullard87]

Shawn is so little!!!! i love watching these old videos

[@isaac.tumbles0675]

Whitney bjerken (soz about the spelling) reminds me a bit of nastia:tall,long legs, beautiful lines,outstanding form.

[@equineabi_xx2597]

Nastia has such a bendie back and long legs

[@ZoeF.O]

No-one has noticed.

[@TheJustinroots]

OMG I DIDNT KNOW NASTIA DID A 2.5 + FRONT LAYOUT! WOAH

[@kristawilson370]

The way Shawn walks cracks me up

[@lucapetino4292]

johnson vs liukin in beijing was the biggest challenge between two gymnast since seul 1988 silivas vs shushunova

[@johnstollsteimer1083]

the way that shawn does that full twisting double off beam is so satisfying to watch, she has just enough rotation to stick it and it’s literal perfection

[@GeometricMason]

It's cool to watch this now knowing that today Shawn and Nastia are best friends

[@juliathorn9686]

Both amazing gymnasts in there own way love watching both

[@tennislover5900]

“She practices for 5 hours, that’s it”. I die after working out for 10 minutes 😂😂😂

[@cgl7367]

U cant see the scores

[@jiraphasharland4983]

i love shawn johnson

[@julieannemichelle]

I love watch gymnastics and the extremely gifted gymnasts!❤️

[@wf1005]

They are both so pretty.

[@armandorojas9822]

Does someone know the name of the song of Nastia's rutine?

[@kenbray5682]

Of the two I've gotta give my vote too Shawn !!! She's a little power house...

[@idekman2066]

I think the commentators don't watch they say they could be a little nicer about things just my opinion

[@Elong.]

Yes especially about young girls that are very conscious of their weight and how it effects their gymnastics.

[@cary3579]

13:54 saving this part whenever I wanna laugh at how she marches. 😂 but it’s so cute though!!!

[@aprilsilvers381]

She was told to do that and that she does it so perfect. She is such a genuine little doll

[@LadyLakeland]

Shawn is the cleanest gymnast that ever lived. Pointed toes, legs together, etc. Always. Knowing then what I know now I could barely believe Nastia became AA Olympic gold medalist.

[@eurekamreum5458]

Thank you! I mean, Simone is the GOAT but jesus, Shawn Johnson was so so sooo talented and so unbelievably consistent, I don't think there's ever been another american gymnast with that level of consistency! I used to get mad at people comparing Jordyn Wieber to her because hell no, Shawn was fearless and delivered 99% of the time. Sadly her career was kinda short, I'm sure if she had been injury-free (and had wanted it, of course) she would've accomplished so much more in the sport.

[@christina5kids16grands]

Nastia and Shawn had better back and forth competitions honestly. This one is just a very fresh healthy Shawn going up against a weary, injured, exhausted Nastia. Funny that at this point you could call Nastia a veteran even though she was still a teen. I love hearing her commentary on all current gymnastics, although I know some don't appreciate how she responded to the Nassar scandal. I only know about that because i read about it on Reddit. But these two went back and forth for years as rivals until Nastia retired in 2012 I believe.

[@gusteree]

The fact that they live together now... they are so young and cute here aww

[@fatnsassy99]

Live together? Shawn is married, lost a baby n now i believe she's pregnant. Nastia is single. But maybe u know something that we don't Know about..... Or your making things up... Which is it?

[@stanley052380]

Shawn is so cute!

[@lisaquigley-moon9583]

They are best friends aren’t they

[@itscaitlin9872]

Personal look up to is Shawn Johnson because you're just amazing

[@soldisevalindal4449]

Who is in team Shawn Johnson

[@internaloptometrist2702]

When you have to listen to Elfie instead of Nastia... oh yeah Nastia is competing. 👌🏻😭