Shawn Johnson David Letterman

On August 25, 2008, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Johnson, who won one gold and three silver medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, discussed her Olympic wins and her training leading up to the Games with host, David Letterman.¹

Fast Facts

1. Johnson appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on August 25, 2008¹
2. Johnson flew into New York for her Letterman appearance straight from Beijing, China¹
3. Johnson was originally supposed to land in her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa¹
4. The welcome home festivities were delayed because of the Letterman appearance¹
5. Johnson and her coach, Liang Chow, were expected to speak at an event in Des Moines on August 26, 2008¹
6. Johnson was also expected to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado²
7. The 16-year-old Johnson won one gold and three silver medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics¹

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