Shawn Johnson- Former Female Gymnast (In a Nutshell)
- Shawn Johnson was born in the United States on January 19th, 1992.
- The decision to retire was made by her on June 3rd, 2012.
- “I told myself after 2008 that I was done for good. But they say you can’t keep a gymnast away from her sport.”- Shawn Johnson
- “Injury taught me I need to learn how to face challenges.”- Shawn Johnson
- “I always have someone to look up to, and I think it helps me with motivating myself.”- Shawn Johnson
Shawn Johnson- Former Female Gymnast (Nitty Gritty)
- “I started taking gymnastics classes when I was 3 years old.”- Shawn Johnson
- “The body is an amazing machine… If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well.”- Shawn Johnson
- “I’m trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at a time, but when reality sets in, I feel everything: anxiety, excitement, nerves, pressure and joy.”- Shawn Johnson
- “I need to learn how to face challenges.”- Shawn Johnson
Shawn Johnson- Former Female Gymnast (What set her apart)
- “Everything is about your movements and precision and timing, which is what gymnastics is about.”- Shawn Johnson
- “People put too much emphasis on looks.”- Shawn Johnson
- “Staying healthy and consistent is paramount.”- Shawn Johnson
- “Something that my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason.”- Shawn Johnson
Shawn Johnson- Former Female Gymnast (Final Thoughts)
- “Gymnastics taught me everything – life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect.”- Shawn Johnson
- “I get less and less sleep these days, so when I have any down time all I want to do is sleep.”- Shawn Johnson
- “Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but so many great opportunities have come from it that I never expected.”- Shawn Johnson