Nastia Liukin named Indy 500 grand marshal

Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin was named grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500.

The 2008 gold medalist in Beijing will be part of the Snake Pit Ball the evening before the race and take part in prerace activities May 24.

"I have very fond memories of competing and performing in Indianapolis, and I will actually be back again in August for the P&G Gymnastics Championships," Liukin said. "I'm really honored to be the Grand Marshal for this year's Indianapolis 500. It will be so exciting to witness 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' - I can't wait!"