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“When I was 3 my parents put me in gymnastics because I was a bundle of energy and they just didn't know what to do with me! They put me in a Tots class and I just fell in love with it.”

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Shawn Johnson, born on January 19, 1992, is an accomplished American gymnast. He has made significant achievements in the gymnastics world, winning multiple world championships and Olympic gold medals. more

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