Shawn Johnson vs Nastia Liukin
Shawn Johnson vs Nastia Liukin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
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