Shawn Machel Johnson (born January 19, 1992) is a retired American artistic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist and team, all-around and floor exercise silver medalist.
Johnson became a member of the U.S. senior team in 2007. She is the 2007 individual all-around World Champion and 2007 World Champion on floor exercise. As well as being the 2007 U.S. Champion on balance beam and floor exercise, the 2008 U.S. Champion on floor exercise and silver medalist on balance beam, she is a three-time U.S. all-around Champion, winning once as a junior and twice as a senior.
Johnson announced her retirement from gymnastics on June 3, 2012.
In February 2009, Johnson was the winner of Dancing with the Stars – season eight, and in September 2012, came in second place on the all-star edition.
Major Results[]
Summer Olympics
- 2008 Team - 2nd
- 2008 All Around - 2nd
- 2008 Floor - 2nd
- 2008 Balance Beam - 1st
World Championships
- 2007 Team - 1st
- 2007 All Around - 1st
- 2007 Floor - 1st
American Cup
- 2007 All Around - 1st