Shawn Johnson was a top gymnast in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She received one gold medal and three silver medals. The video above shows Johnson performing last year in 2011. The commentators in the video remark that Johnson made comments saying she was not ready to perform again. Her coach Liang Chow told her that she had to get out and perform again. Johnson's blog, which is the link from the title, expresses that she has grown and matured since her last appearance in the Olympics in 2008. Johnson believes she has realized how to balance working hard with some rest. Johnson now collaborates with her coach on her routines and vigorous work schedule. She hopes to appear in competition in late March again in hopes to make it to the 2012 London Olympics.
I admire Johnson and her attitude of knowing the difference between work and play. I am a female athlete as well and seeing her determination is a great role model to any young girl. I never truly followed gymnastics, but I give so much credit to all gymnasts for the hard work and dedication that goes into the performance. I hope to see Shawn Johnson regain her momentum from 2008 even after having a torn ACL. In my eyes, Johnson has the strength and will power to accomplish her dreams again of making it to the Olympics.
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