Dad's golds made Liukin want her own

American gymnast Nastia Liukin hung up one of her father's Olympic gold medals in her bedroom to inspire her to win one of her own in yesterday's all-around final.

Dad Valeri won two golds and two silvers at the 1988 Seoul Games and was delighted his 18-year-old daughter had claimed the prestigious individual crown that he missed out on when he came second in his all-around event.

"I guess Nastia fixed the little mistake I had," a beaming Valeri told reporters. "I'm very proud of my baby."