Happy birthday! Nastia Liukin turns 36 today

Nastia Liukin is celebrating her 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete Nastia Liukin has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Liukin, a cultural icon

Born Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin in Moscow on October 30, 1989, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Liukin's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Nastia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nastia Liukin as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Nastia, you're the best!

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