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Shawn Machel Johnson (born January 19, 1992) is an American artistic gymnast. She was the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist and all-around, and floor exercise silver medalist, the 2007 all-around World Champion, and the 2007 and 2008 U.S. all-around champion. In 2009, Johnson became the winner of the season eight edition of Dancing with the Stars.
Johnson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the only child of Doug and Teri Johnson. Her parents enrolled her in a gymnastics class at age three after they noticed her climbing cabinets and jumping off tables. At age six, Johnson was one of Liang Chow's first students when he opened a gymnastics school in West Des Moines.
Johnson attended a public school, Valley High School. She was on the honor roll, attended football games, and participated in extra-curriculars. Through 2008, Johnson maintained a more balanced lifestyle than typical of elite female gymnasts. She limited her gymnastics training to 25 hours per week, as opposed to the more typical 40 hours.
Meeting Shawn Johnson | SevenGymnasticsGirls
Bean Boozled with Bratayley! (Part 2)
Shawn Johnson - Floor Exercise - 2008 Visa Championships - Day 2
Not My Arms Make Up Challenge
Meeting Shawn Johnson and Andrew (WK 272.2) | Bratayley
Shawn Johnson | Makeup | Acroanna
Challenge an Olympian | Shawn Johnson & SevenGymnasticsGirls
She Wouldn't Let Me Do It Again (Hanging out with AcroAnna!)
Shawn Johnson - Uneven Bars - 2007 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson at the VISA 2011 Championships
Road Trip and Easter Weekend!
Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough All-Stars Dances
Nastia Liukin vs. Shawn Johnson (1) : 2007 Visa Championships
GYMNASTICS VS FOOTBALL