Shawn Johnson

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    • Full name: Shawn Machel Johnson
    • Born: January 19, 1992NBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson
    • Birthplace: Des Moines, IowaNBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson
    • Height: 4'9"NBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson
    • Attends Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa
    • Level: Senior International EliteNBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson
    • Head coach: Liang ChowNBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson
    • Appeared on Dancing with the Stars
    • Began gymnastics at the age of three
    • 2008: Winner of the Teen Choice Award for best female athlete
    • April 15, 2009: Awarded the AAU James E. Sullivan Award
  • Shawn Johnson is an American gymnast and the 2007 World All-Around Champion. She was a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team that competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Johnson won three silver medals at the 2008 Summer Games. She was also awarded the Sullivan Award on April 16, 2009, as the top amateur athlete in the country.ESPN.com: Olympian Named Top Amateur Athlete

    May 19, 2009, Johnson was crowned the winner on Dancing with the Stars. Gilles Marini came in second place while Melissa Rycroft came in third place.Dallas News: Shawn Johnson Wins Dancing with the Stars (May 20, 2009)

  • Stalker

    Robert O'Ryan was stopped by a security guard while trying to break into set of Dancing with the Stars on March 23, 2009. According to the gossip website TMZ, O'Ryan had two guns and duct tape in his car and was intent on finding Johnson.TMZ: Shawn Johnson Fan Arrested (March 25, 200) TMZ reported that Johnson has hired an off-duty police officer as a bodyguard.TMZ: Shawn Johnson Under Tight Surveillance (March 26, 2009)

    On March 25, 2009, a temporary restraining order was granted. The restraining order is in effect at least through April 14, 2009. On March 26, 2009, Los Angeles County district attorney's office charged O'Ryan with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of "carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle." O'Ryan entered a not guilty plea and his bail was set $220,000 and if convicted, he could face up to four years in state prison.Radar Online: Shawn Johnson's Stalker Charged With a Felony (March 26, 2009)

    On April 14, 2009, Johnson was granted a permanent restraining order against O'Ryan stating that he must stay 100 yards away from Johnson and her parents for the next three years.TMZ: Shawn Johnson Gets Permanent Stay Away (April 14, 2009) His trial has been set for June 11, 2009.TMZ: Same Hair, New Date (April 27, 2009)

  • Gymnastics Career

    Shawn Johnson garnered attention when she won the junior title at the U.S. Nationals in 2006. In 2007, she joined the senior division and went undefeated to win the All-Around title. Johnson also won gold in the 2007 World Championships. She is known for her power and has executed moves that few other gymnasts have been able to manage. Johnson competes in the vault, bars, floor and beam events.
  • 2008 Summer Olympics

    Johnson was 16 years of age when she competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.NBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson She won individual medals in the floor exercise and all-around events and helped the U.S. women place second in the team competition.NBC Olympics: Shawn Johnson

    She won her first gold medal for her performance in the Women's Beam Final, the last event of the competition.Beijing Olympics: Medals

  • DWTS Scores

    • Week 1: Waltz = 23
    • Week 2: Salsa = 24
    • Week 3: Foxtrot = 27
    • Week 4: Lindy Hop = 25
    • Week 5: Viennese Waltz = 26
    • Week 6: Rumba = 26
    • Week 7: Cha Cha Cha = 28
    • Week 8: Samba = 27
    • Week 9: Quickstep = 27
    • Week 9: Paso Doble = 29
    • Week 10: Argentine Tango = 30
    • Week 10: Jive = 26
    • Week 11: Group Dance: 28
    • Week 11: Freestyle: 30

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