“I always feel like I'm the young one, I'm the small one.” FeelsFunnyYoungYoung Ones Author: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.” FeelsTryingRealityJoyFocusOne DayAnxietyPressureCalmExcitementNervesOne Day At A Time Author:Shawn Johnson
“I was able to do Classics, the U.S. national championships and the Pan American Games and feel like I improved with each meet, but I was still struggling with a lot of residual pain from the two surgeries.” FeelsStillsTwoAblePainGamesStruggleChampionshipSurgeryResidualNational Championships Author:Shawn Johnson
“In 2008 I didn't take it all in enough. I was so wrapped up in just the competition that I missed what was going on around me. If I am given that opportunity again to go to the Olympics and be an athlete I want to take it all in because I feel like this is my last shot and I want to feel the team spirit. I want to really live and breathe the USA.” IfsWantFeelsEnoughLastsSpiritOpportunityGivenTeamShotsCompetitionAthleteBreatheUsaOlympicsTeam Spirit Author:Shawn Johnson
“I feel like if you compare the commentary, what's covered with female athletics, as with men. On any given day, if a guy competes, you're going to critique his technique and his performance, training. With a girl, you don't do the same thing. You might mention a little bit of that, but you're also going to get what she was wearing, how she performed, what she looked like. I feel like it should be the same.” IfsMenFeelsShouldLittlesMightGuyGirlGivenBitsLittle BitTrainingFemalePerformancesTechniqueCompareCoveredCritiqueAthleticsCommentary Author:Shawn Johnson
“I feel like when there's so much conversation about women's athletics right now, we need to focus on their performance and their skill.” NeedsFeelsFocusRight NowSkillsConversationPerformancesAthletics Author:Shawn Johnson
“Gymnastics has made me strong. I feel like it broke me down to my lowest point, but at the same time, it has given me the greatest strength anyone could ask for.” FeelsMadeAsksStrongGivenBrokeLowestGymnasticsLowest Point Author:Shawn Johnson
