Shawn Johnson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 19, 1992. She began gymnastics at the age of three and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a member of the U.S. national team at the age of 14.
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Johnson won a gold medal in the team competition, a silver medal in the all-around competition, and a bronze medal in the floor exercise.
