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Olympic gymnastics champion won't be at worlds

Source: Associated Press

Dallas : TX : USA | 3 months ago

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Olympic champion Nastia Liukin won't be competing at the world gymnastics championships in October. Liukin took herself out of the mix for the U.S. team on Monday, saying she needs more time to get in shape. Liukin has spent much of the past year on the road, and returned to competition only in late July....

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