Why compare Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin?

Shawn Johnson's rivalry with Nastia Liukin was highlighted during the 2008 Olympics, where they competed closely for medals. Liukin won the all-around gold, while Johnson secured the balance beam gold.

Shawn Johnson

Key numbers

  • Olympic Medals4
  • World Championship Medals3
  • Pan American Games Medals7
  • Total Major Championships Medals10

Top honours

  • Olympic Gold MedalBalance beam, 2008
  • Olympic Silver MedalsTeam, All-around, Floor exercise, 2008
  • World ChampionAll-around, 2007
  • World ChampionFloor exercise, 2007
  • Pan American Games Gold Medals5 total, including Team, All-around, Uneven bars, Balance beam in 2007
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Nastia Liukin

Key numbers

  • Olympic Gold Medals1
  • Olympic Silver Medals3
  • World Championship Medals5

Top honours

  • Olympic Gold MedalAll-around, 2008
  • World ChampionAll-around, 2005
  • World ChampionTeam, 2007