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American Shawn Johnson finally gets her gold

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Gold medal | 10:00 a.m. Aug. 19, 2008
Shawn Johnson won a gold medal? What, were there no Chinese gymnasts around to give it to?

Or did Shawn land on her knees on her dismount, since that seems to be the new way of "sticking" the landing in the Olympics?
Amen | 10:31 a.m. Aug. 19, 2008
If there was a Chinese finalist the wire transfers didn't hit the judges accounts in time for this one. It's about time they get it right.
I'm so.... | 5:59 p.m. Aug. 19, 2008
happy to see Shawn Johnson winning a gold finally, she is a sweetheart...
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Well Deserved | 9:26 p.m. Aug. 19, 2008
Shawn has represented the USA very well. She is a gracious athlete and represents the olympic spirit. She has been a joy to watch. WAY TO GO!!!
Lynn | 6:08 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Is Shawn a Mormon?
Anonymous | 6:41 p.m. Aug. 30, 2008
whats shawns address

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U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson poses with her gold medal on the podium for the balance beam apparatus finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

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