Shawn Johnson East (born Shawn Machel Johnson; January 19, 1992) is an American former artistic gymnast.
She is the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist and team, all-around and floor exercise silver medalist.
Johnson is also the 2007 all-around World Champion, and a five-time Pan American Games gold medalist, winning the team titles in 2007 and 2011, as well as titles in the all-around, uneven bars, and balance beam in 2007.
She participated in the TV series Dancing with the Stars (since 2005), The Apprentice (2004 - 2017), A Shot at Glory and 2008 Summer Olympics (since 2008).
She attended Valley High School (2008-2009), Vanderbilt University.
Artistic gymnast who won the Olympic gold medal in women's balance beam in 2008, as well as a silver medal in team, all-around and floor competitions. He won the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars in 2009, and three years later finished second in the Dancing with the Stars All-Star edition.
In November 2015, she opened up about the eating disorder she suffered from in lead up to the 2008 Olympics and was eating less than half of the suggested calorie intake by the medical professionals.
In order to help young girls avoid the pitfalls of negative body image, she has co-founded The Body Department, a collaborative website with information on fitness and nutrition.
In 2009, the online poll commissioned by the Forbes magazine declared Shawn as America’s Most-Liked Sports Figure for 2009.
In 2009, she was named the Best Female U.S. Olympian at the ESPY Awards.
She was also titled the Teen Choice’s Best Female Athlete in 2009.
Before she became a competitive gymnast, she aspired to become a doctor.
Height : 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m)
Weight : 45 kg (99 lbs)
Measurements : 34-27-32 inches
Dress Size : 10 (US)
Bra Size : 32B