First Ever Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup Winner Announced
The first ever gymnast to win the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup is opening up about her big win!
Lexie Priessman of Cincinnati, Ohio won the all-around title of the inaugural competition held last weekend in Worcester, Mass. with a score of 38.400. Second place went to Kassandra Lopez of Tucson, Ariz. and third went tot Diandra Milliner of Andover, Kansas.
Thirty-six gymnasts took part in the event, which benefits the Nastia Liukin Fund, which is part of the National Gymnastics Foundation and benefits up-and-coming gymnasts with financial need.
"It was such an honor to compete here today," Priessman said. "I am very happy that I hit four-for-four and accomplished my goal. I am so thankful for this wonderful opportunity; it was a dream for me to meet Nastia!"
"We had an amazing group of talented gymnasts participate in my first ever Supergirl Cup," said Nastia Liukin, 2008 Olympic all-around champion. "I congratulate Lexie, Kassandra and Diandra for their incredible performances today. They serve as an inspiration to the Supergirl in all of us."
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