I'm doing four hours of gymnastics training a day, six days a week and then an extra two to three hours in a fitness center as well. Shawn Johnson centerdayextra Change image and share on social
I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have. Shawn Johnson extenthealknee Change image and share on social
I always feel like I'm the young one, I'm the small one. Shawn Johnson feelsmallyoung Change image and share on social
People put too much emphasis on looks. Shawn Johnson emphasispeopleput Change image and share on social
I had surgery to repair the ACL in February 2010 and was back in the gym by June, but rushed things too quickly and ended up re-tearing my MCL in September. Shawn Johnson aclbackend Change image and share on social
I missed being considered an athlete and having that competitive drive, and missed having something to work for every day. I'd taken two and a half years away from the sport and was out of shape. I wanted to get back to where I was in 2008. Shawn Johnson athletebackcompetitive share on social
To finish off this whole Olympics by finally getting the gold medal, it's the best feeling in the world. Shawn Johnson feltfinallyfinish Change image and share on social
In some ways the ACL tear was a blessing. I had hesitated to return to elite gymnastics after the 2008 Olympics. I told myself I had already accomplished so much, and the road was just going to get harder if I continued. Shawn Johnson accomplishaclbless share on social
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 anxietycalmday Change image and share on social
