Shawn Johnson East is a retired American artistic gymnast who was born on January 19, 1992. She won gold on the balancing beam at the 2008 Olympics while earning silver in the team, all-around, and floor exercise. At the Pan American Games and the all-around World Championship in 2007, Johnson also took home five gold medals.
Johnson swiftly distinguished herself after switching to the senior U.S. team in 2007 by winning the all-around competitions at the American Cup, Pan American Games, U.S. National Championships, and World Championships.
In the same year, she triumphed in the individual all-around, and the floor exercise, and was a part of the U.S. gymnastics team that won the gold medal. Throughout her career, she won numerous national championships, including three for the US all-around.
Along with her exploits in gymnastics, Johnson also won the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars in 2009 and finished second in the all-star competition in 2012. She decided to cease competing in gymnastics in 2012.
Why did Shawn Johnson get surgery?
What kind of surgery did Shawn Johnson have? “Realized I didn’t tell you all what I did! Had to go in for ACL surgery and a torn medial and lateral meniscus! I’ll keep you guys updated along the way” Johnson posted on Facebook. While skiing in early 2010, the former American gymnast suffered injuries to her hamstring, ACL, MCL, and meniscus.