Nastia Liukin Has A Touching Birthday Message For Her Mom

Gymnast Nastia Liukin posted a sweet birthday tribute to her mom on Wednesday.

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Her mother is former Soviet rhythmic gymnast Anna Kotchneva.

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Nastia Liukin is a five-time Olympic gold medalist herself.

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She shared several images of her mother in an Instagram carousel.

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Many fans were shocked to see how much the two looked alike.

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“I can’t tell if that last photo is you or your mom!” one fan commented.

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In the caption, Nastia called her mother her “forever muse.”

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“Your love, kindness, courage, strength, beauty, dedication, calmness, and much more, are all just about impossible to top,” she wrote.

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“Thank you for always believing in me,” she added. “I love you, Mom.”

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