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“Proud”: Legendary Gymnast Nastia Liukin Cheers for Gabby Douglas As She Sets Sights on Olympics 2024

Published 11/16/2023, 7:10 AM EST

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Nastia Liukin is a gymnast par excellence who has been the cynosure of all eyes, literally and figuratively. The former American gymnast has leveled up world fashion sense with her attire & launch of the new capsule. Not only this, the athlete has been witnessed sharing excitement for the NHL match between the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes.

Along similar lines, the legendary is back to her roots – Gymnastics. Liukin in her recent social media highlight has cheered for Gabby Douglas. Her concise three-word endorsement of the emerging talent has caused a stir online. The enthusiasm she expresses for Douglas’s return has heightened the level of encouragement within the sports community. Liukin’s heart recently went out to her compatriot in a very cheery, congratulatory post. Are you excited to see what special message Liukin shares?

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After Liukin, it is Gabby Douglas who is trending all over the world. Athletes’ recent social media posts and stories have shaken gymnastics fans. After a 6 year hiatus, her new announcement for a stronger comeback in the Olympics is much awaited. Time and again, Douglas added a recent post of her training from the camp along with her girl’s mates, Hezly Rivera, Claire Pease, and Madray Emmanuelle Johnson. Followed by the caption, “First camp back”. In response, Liukin reposted the content with a three-word message, blending warmth and a strong embrace of the Olympic spirit. She included the words “PROUD. LGF Girls.” and tagged “@WOGAGymnastics.”

LFG is an abbreviation for (Let’s Fucki** Go). Liukin’s words are filled with joy and great welcome, which ultimately supports athletes and subsequent level ups in the game. As the Paris Olympics is just eight months away, Douglas is all set to make waves in the gymnastic world with her stellar performance. She is also a firebrand and cheeky conversationalist, as is evidenced by the way she handles critics.

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All around champion, Douglas made an appearance on various podcasts and social media handles after announcing her comeback in the Olympics. She expresses her newfound love for gymnastics, returning to training a year ago after an almost seven-year hiatus from the competition. Her aim is set on the five-woman 2024 Olympic team spot. It was a decision the champ made in June.

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In a recent podcast Douglas had with Time Person of the Week, she shared her eagerness about hearing the equipment, flying through the air, & executing different moves. It has been her first interview since her return. USA Gymnastics confirmed her participation in the first national team camp in over 7 years, a significant step for a potential return.

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While Douglas, turning 28 on New Year’s Eve, hasn’t disclosed her first meet back, the Winter Cup in February and the U.S. Classic in May signal the beginning of the Olympic selection season. Despite external negativity, Douglas resolutely returns, fueled by a desire to end her gymnastics journey positively and avoid harboring hatred for the sport she loves.

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Harshita Chawla

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I'm Harshita Chawla, a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. My journey began as a sports writer for a college magazine, cultivating a rich understanding of content creation in the sports industry. My versatility spans from crafting insightful content on alpine skiing to exploring various facets of gymnastics.
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