The Top Olympic Medal Contenders
The 2008 Olympics was the first under the new Code that eliminated the perfect 10.0 as the top score in the sport. Now 14s and 15s are the norm, and gymnasts with the highest difficulty (D score) usually win big. These are the athletes that made a mark on the Beijing Games.
At 18, Liukin tied Shannon Miller's record for the most World medals won by an American. In Beijing, Liukin lived up to a family history of winning gold by earning the most coveted prize of all: the women's all-around title.More »
Shawn Johnson (USA)
Johnson came into the 2008 Olympics as the reigning World All-Around Champion -- and with tricks that few others have ever done. She lived up to the hype, and earned a handful of medals for Team USA.More »Nastia Liukin (USA)
At 18, Liukin tied Shannon Miller's record for the most World medals won by an American. In Beijing, Liukin lived up to a family history of winning gold by earning the most coveted prize of all: the women's all-around title.More »
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