As Simone Biles Makes History, Nastia Liukin Rehashes the Past Before World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2023

At this year’s World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Simone Biles not only led the US team to its 7th victory but also secured her place as the GOAT on the gymnastics podium. With a nearly flawless performance, Biles showcased her unmatched talent and continued to redefine what’s possible in gymnastics. Her numerous World Championships and Olympic medals have solidified her status as one of the greatest athletes in history. Her success has made other gymnasts reflect on their own glory.

In the midst of Simone Biles’ history-making performances, another gymnastics legend, Nastia Liukin, has taken to reflecting on the past and shared a story on Instagram before the World Artistic Gymnastics champion. Nastia, who herself achieved Olympic glory in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, represents a different era in the sport.

Gymnastic icons share their legacy with fans

Nastia Liukin’s recent Instagram story has provided fans and enthusiasts with a captivating glimpse into her own journey, as well as those of fellow gymnastic luminaries such as Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, and Sunisa Lee. In a recent Instagram story reshared by Nastia, the video begins with the ?names of the last four women’s all-around Olympic champions.?

Then, it goes on to highlight individual achievements, starting with Nastia Liukin winning the individual all-around gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Gabby Douglas followed with her own gold medal win at the 2012 London Olympics. Simone Biles had a dominant performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics and our favorite Suni Lee, the 2020 Olympic all-around. All of these incredible athletes are considered among the greatest gymnasts of all time. Nastia captioned this story with three hearts. However, Simon Biles made History in recent ongoing World Artistic Gymnastic Champion by performing flawlessly.

Simone Biles chasing 21st Gold, Team USA makes history

Simone Biles made history in the 2023 recent World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, she competed in the women’s team and individual all-around final, vying for her 21st world championship gold. ?It wasn?t Team USA?s best day,? Biles said.??It?s crazy, we still pulled it out. So, I?m really, really proud of the team.” Remarkably, Simone Biles made her? teammates secured their seventh title at the Gymnastics World Championships which is the key to Paris 2024 Olympics.??Each and every time you are crowned world champion, it feels a little bit different,? Biles?said.??I?m still surprised that I?m still going,?I?m 26, I?m a little bit older.?It?s different, but it?s exciting.?

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Simone Biles continues to make history at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp. As of October 7 2023, Biles has 34 medals across the world championships and Olympics, more than any other gymnast in the history of the sport. It is inspiring to see that other gymnasts are also showing love to the sport. Nastia Liukin’s recent Instagram story provides a touching tribute to gymnastic legends and their enduring legacy.

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