Nastia Liukin
Nastia Liukin is either the last true artist in gymnastics or proof that artistry gets overrated. There’s really no neutral take.
She beat Shawn Johnson in Beijing with cleaner execution, not higher difficulty. Lines mattered more than power. That alone still divides fans.
Liukin vs Suni Lee feels similar on paper—two all-around champions—but the pressure wasn’t the same. Liukin had to win alongside Johnson. Suni stepped into chaos after Biles pulled back.
If you think gymnastics should look perfect, Liukin climbs fast. If you think it should push limits, she drops.
Nastia Liukin's Rankings
Gymnasts
Rank: #11 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 20.7%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Nastia Liukin vs Vitaly Scherbo - Wins 50.0% of battles
- Nastia Liukin vs Kohei Uchimura - Wins 33.3% of battles
- Nastia Liukin vs Rebeca Andrade - Wins 33.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Nastia Liukin vs Mary Lou Retton - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Nastia Liukin vs Gabby Douglas - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Nastia Liukin vs Svetlana Khorkina - Loses 75.0% of battles