• 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.ChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...

• 1. Johnson appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on August 25, 2008ChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...
  2. Johnson flew into New York for her Letterman appearance straight from Beijing, ChinaChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...
  3. Johnson was originally supposed to land in her hometown of Des Moines, IowaChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...
  4. The welcome home festivities were delayed because of the Letterman appearanceChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...
  5. Johnson and her coach, Liang Chow, were expected to speak at an event in Des Moines on August 26, 2008ChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...
  6. Johnson was also expected to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, ColoradoThe Des Moines Register: Johnson travels to N.Y. for Letterman show (August 26, 2008)
  7. The 16-year-old Johnson won one gold and three silver medals at the 2008 Summer OlympicsChicagoTribune.com: Shawn Johnson's trip home...

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