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“I Won Every Event”: Gymnastics Legend Nastia Liukin Reflects on Gold-Laden Journey to Tease Exciting New Collaboration

Published 11/02/2023, 7:00 AM EDT

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Before Simone Biles’ chimed in Nastia Liukin, a Russian-born artistic gymnast dominated America’s gymnastics. The all-around champion Liukin boasts a dedicated tournament where the victor earns an elite entry. Beyond her gymnastic feats, she is revered in America for her charitable endeavors. Apart from carriers and NGOs, the athletes have been a part of various collaborations.

Liukin is widely recognized for her philanthropy and is a role model for various young gymnasts. Just one day after showing collaboration with a billion-dollar company, the former athlete once again shared a new collaboration with fans. But, this time, it is with a touch of a triumphant past.

Retired American Gymnast Nastia Liukin in a new collaboration

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On 1st November 2023, Tuesday, Liukin took to her handle and added a new post. The athlete shared a series of pictures of her wearing a white varsity jacket accompanied by a caption. It reads, “To those little or big moments that make us feel proud – of ourselves and each other. Excited to introduce to you one of the most special pieces of this collection: THE LAYLA VARSITY JACKET”. 

 

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The beautiful attire looks stunning on the gymnast. The captivating part of the jacket is on the right side of the piece in a circle, “Texas State Champion 98-99”.  The years showcase powerhouse victories years. On a related note, the caption also showed Liukin’s nostalgia for her days.

She further added, “Taking you all back with me a bit… the year is 1998. I had just won the Level 6 TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4 gold medals to be exact – I won every event on bars because I went too high on my cast handstands.” Liukin through her caption conveys that despite this she felt like she owned the world, envisioning herself as an Olympic champion. Now, fast forward precisely 10 years, when it was 2008, this time she achieved her dream.

The queen emerged victorious at the Olympic Games and found herself at the peak of that same little world back in 1988 in Texas days.  Coming back to collaboration, the gymnast has been a part of the ongoing Tower 28 beauty, the athlete has made waves in the gymnastics world.

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American athlete beauty collaboration unveiled

The scrutiny of the American gymnastic legend, Nastia Liukin, has always been intense. Fans and the media alike wondered how she maintained her glowing complexion amidst rigorous training.

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Finally, Liukin spills the beans on her beauty secrets, giving a shoutout to Tower 28 Beauty products. Her rosy cheeks, she attributes to Tower 28 Beauty’s BeachPlease LIP + CHEEK CREAM BLUSH—a must-have for her before stepping out.

Residing in Texas, Liukin swears by the product’s effectiveness, even in the scorching heat. Other cosmetics from the brand have become her skincare essentials, ensuring she remains in the spotlight long after retiring from gymnastics. In essence, the athlete’s new collaboration levels up the game.

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Harshita Chawla

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Harshita Chawla is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. Having contributed to a college magazine as a sports writer, she comes with an opulent knowledge of content creation for the sports industry. From creating insightful content about alpine skiing to covering various avenues of gymnastics, Harshita brings versatility to her writing.
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Brandon Gabriel