Shawn Johnson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Shawn Johnson.

Shawn Johnson is a retired American gymnast who gained international recognition for her incredible achievements in the sport. Born on January 19, 1992, in Des Moines, Iowa, Johnson discovered her passion for gymnastics at an early age. She began training intensively and quickly rose to prominence.

In 2007, Shawn Johnson burst onto the international scene by winning the all-around gold medal at the World Championships. She followed this success by representing the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she claimed four medals, including an individual gold on the balance beam. Johnson's talent and charisma made her a favorite among fans and established her as one of the most beloved gymnasts of her time.

After her Olympics triumph, Johnson continued to excel in gymnastics but had to deal with various injuries. In 2010, she announced her retirement from the sport due to persistent knee problems.

Following her gymnastics career, Johnson expanded her horizons by participating in various television shows, including the reality competition "Dancing with the Stars," where she won the coveted mirrorball trophy in 2009. She also became a motivational speaker and author, sharing her journey and inspiring others to overcome challenges.

Shawn Johnson's impact on gymnastics and her infectious personality have left a lasting impression on fans worldwide. She remains an influential figure in the sports and entertainment industry, empowering others through her story of determination and resilience.

We're taught at such a young age that you can always be bett

We're taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that you're never perfect and that you're never good enough.

I have a chaperone everywhere I go - my mom.

I have a chaperone everywhere I go - my mom.

Mom

I'm doing four hours of gymnastics training a day, six days

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.

Fitness

Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibili

Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect.

Respect

My parents- they've been my biggest influences and supporter

My parents- they've been my biggest influences and supporters since day one. They teach me every day that happiness comes from within and not from something outside of your heart.

Happiness

I had a constant fear, a constant little doubt in my mind: '

I had a constant fear, a constant little doubt in my mind: 'OK, I'm getting ready to do my standing back full on beam and I might re-tear my ACL.'

Fear

I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still no

I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still not back to normal, and I don't know if it ever will be, but I'm learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before.

Learning

I'm trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at

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.

Time

When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decis

When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decisions. I would go to the gym for practice, do exactly what Chow told me to do, go home, come back and start all over again. If Chow told me to do 50 squat jumps, I did 50 squat jumps.

Home

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubte

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubted my image. I doubted what I looked like. That's sad.

Sad

I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'

I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'm not obsessive over it.

Diet

The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right thing

The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well!

Amazing

It sounds funny, but the 2008 Olympics were something that j

It sounds funny, but the 2008 Olympics were something that just kind of happened, and I was lucky they came at a point when I was uninjured and well prepared. As a gymnast, you can't ask for much more.

Funny

Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everyth

Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason.

Mom