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Light the Torch – Beijing Olympics and Other Olympic News

Liukin Named Sportswoman of the Year

by Sandy Mitchell on October 15th, 2008

Nastia Liukin

The Women’s Sports Foundation chose Olympic Gymnast, Nastia Liukin as their individual Sportswoman of the Year at their annual banquet on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Liukin won five medals at the Beijing Games, including the Gold Medal in the women’s all-around competition.

US Women’s Softball player, Jessica Mendoza was awarded the Team Sportswoman of the Year award.

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POSTED IN: Gymnastics, Olympic News

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  • Paige Beckwith
    Oct 25, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    She’s a Dallas area girl and as a former gymnast I wish her the very best!! Although I never got ribbons above 6th place…can you hear the tiny violin?

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