America's Liukin Gets Her Gold

STUTTGART, Germany - Nastia Liukin saved the best for last.

Liukin finally got a gold medal to call her own Sunday, winning the balance beam title in her final event at the world gymnastics championships. It's her ninth worlds medal - fourth gold - and it ties her with Shannon Miller for most by a U.S. gymnast.

"Being the team world champion is great, don't get me wrong. But individually, it's something just totally different from a team medal," Liukin said. "Being able to be named a world champion individually, it's such a great honor."

Maybe her mom will come watch more often now.

Liukin's mother, Anna, a former rhythmic gymnastics world champion, gets …