(August 21, 2008)--"Welcome home" signs and U.S. flags greeted Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin Thursday as the gymnast arrived back Texas.

Several hundred fans were on hand Thursday afternoon at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to celebrate the return of the 18-year-old from Parker.

Liukin won five medals at the Beijing Olympics, including a gold medal in the all-around competition.

She rounded out her medal count with three silvers and a bronze.

Liukin is the second straight American to win the all-around crown, succeeding training partner Carly Patterson, who was at DFW Airport as part of the welcoming group.

A number of children were also in the crowd, including some who train with Liukin.

The United Airlines jet carrying Liukin was doused in a water-cannon salute courtesy of firefighters and two fire engines.

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