Olympic Gymnastics Leotard, worn by Nastia Liukin

Object Details

Liukin, Nastia

Elite Sportswear, L.P.

Description (Brief): Nastia Liukin (b. 1989) grew up in the gyms where her parents trained top athletes after moving to America from her hometown of Moscow at just two and a half. She went on to become one of the most decorated American gymnasts of all time and the first American gymnast to attempt a quadruple twist on floor. She is a five time Olympic medallist, four time World Champion, nine time World medallist, four time US National Champion and has won two American Cup titles and both a Senior and Junior Pacific Rim Championship. Nastia wore this leotard during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China when she won the gold medal for the individual, all-around champion in women’s gymnastics. Following her 2008 win Nastia was named FIG Athlete of the Year, Womens Sports Foundation Individual Sportswoman of the Year and the United States Sports Academy Female Athlete of the Year.
Location: Currently not on view

2008

Object Name: gymnastics leotard; gymnastics leotard, summer olympics; leotard, gymnastics

Physical Description: polyester (overall material); nylon (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20 in x 11 in; 50.8 cm x 27.94 cm

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