Shawn Johnson

Date of Birth: January 19, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Shawn Johnson East is a retired American artistic gymnast who gained fame as a member of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Born on January 19, 1992, in Des Moines, Iowa, she began gymnastics at the young age of three. Under the guidance of coach Liang Chow, Shawn quickly rose through the ranks of the sport. She gained national attention in 2007 when she won the all-around at the American Cup, Pan American Games, U.S. National Championships, and World Championships. Her crowning achievement came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she won a gold medal on the balance beam and three silver medals in the all-around, floor exercise, and team competitions. After retiring from gymnastics in 2012, Shawn transitioned into a successful career in television and business. She won the eighth season of “Dancing with the Stars” and later returned for the all-star edition. Shawn has also authored books and launched a YouTube channel with her husband, Andrew East, where they share their lives and experiences.

5 Interesting Facts about Shawn Johnson

1. Shawn Johnson won the 2008 Olympic gold medal on the balance beam.

2. She was the all-around World Champion in 2007.

3. Shawn won “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009 and returned for the all-star edition in 2012.

4. She has authored two books: “Winning Balance” and “The Flip Side.”

5. Shawn and her husband, Andrew East, have a popular YouTube channel with millions of subscribers.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shawn Johnson

1. “It’s not about winning or losing a competition, it’s about beating the doubt from within yourself and knowing at the end of each day you are one step closer to your goals.”

2. “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t’ is you. And you don’t have to listen.”

3. “Believe in yourself, never give up on your dreams, and stay focused.”

4. “Success is not defined by obtaining everything you want, but by appreciating everything you have.”

5. “Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition they have overcome to reach their goals.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Shawn Johnson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $9 million.

Children

Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, have two children. Their daughter, Drew Hazel East, was born in October 2019, and their son, Jett James East, was born in July 2021.