query: where is shawn johnson gymnast from?

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines. On September 7, 2007, Johnson received the "Longines Prize for Elegance" in Stuttgart, Germany along with Japan's Hiroyuki Tomita. The prize is given in recognition of athletes who demonstrate remarkable elegance in the course of an international competition at world level; the decision was unanimous. In addition to the trophy, designed by the Swiss artist Piero Travaglini, recipients also receive a wristwatch from the Longines Evidenza collection and a check for $5,000. Following Johnson's World Championship performances in 2007, Governor Chet Culver of Iowa proclaimed October 17 "Shawn Johnson Day" in the

title: Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute

text: Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute, commonly referred to as Chow's, is an American women's artistic gymnastics academy based in West Des Moines, Iowa. The academy was founded by Chinese former artistic gymnast Liang Chow. One of the country's most prestigious gymnastics academies, the club has produced Olympic champions, Shawn Johnson and Gabrielle Douglas, and several upcoming elites such as Norah Flatley and Rachel Gowey. Chow's was opened on August 23, 1998 by former Chinese national gymnast and Iowa Hawkeyes assistant coach, Liang Chow and his wife, Liwen Zhuang. In 2004, Level 10 protegee, Shawn Johnson,

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: Johnson was the winner of season eight of "Dancing with the Stars", and in November 2012 she earned second place on the all-star edition. Johnson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Doug and Teri Johnson. Her parents enrolled her in a gymnastics class at age three after they noticed her climbing cabinets and jumping off tables. At age six, Johnson was one of Liang Chow's first students when he opened a gymnastics school in West Des Moines. She is a devout Christian. Johnson attended Valley High School. She was on the honor roll, and liked to attend

title: Liang Chow

text: Liang Chow Liang Chow (formerly Qiao Liang; ) (born January 1, 1968) is a Chinese former artistic gymnast. He is the founder, owner, and head coach of Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute in West Des Moines, Iowa. He is notable for being the coach of 2008 Olympic balance beam champion Shawn Johnson and 2012 Olympic individual all-around champion Gabby Douglas. He coached senior US gymnasts Norah Flatley and Rachel Gowey and junior US gymnast Victoria Nguyen. He is currently the head coach of China's national female gymnastics team. Growing up in Beijing, Chow was tapped by a district club at

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: 2/1 (C); Full Twisting Double Back (E). Shawn Johnson East Shawn Machel Johnson East (born 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 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. Johnson became a member of the U.S. senior team in 2007. She had one of the best rookie seasons ever recorded in the history of gymnastics, winning

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: Shawn Johnson East Shawn Machel Johnson East (born 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 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. Johnson became a member of the U.S. senior team in 2007. She had one of the best rookie seasons ever recorded in the history of gymnastics, winning the all-around at the American Cup, Pan

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: Johnson also headlined the Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular in Rapid City, South Dakota, on December 23, 2008. The show aired nationally on NBC on January 18, 2009. In December 2008, Johnson unveiled a book, "Shawn Johnson: Olympic Champion: Stories Behind the Smile" (), chronicling her life story through personal photographs and quotes. In June 2012, Johnson released another book, "Winning Balance: What I've Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams", about her experiences as an elite gymnast and post-Olympic life. In June 2016, Johnson released a young adult novel, "The Flip Side", about a young gymnast

title: Scott Johnson (gymnast)

text: Scott Johnson (gymnast) Scott Philip Johnson (born 12 July 1961) is an American retired artistic gymnast. He represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the 1984 gold medal winning team, and he was the team captain in 1988. He made history at the 1987 Pan American Games by becoming the first gymnast to win a medal on each event. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson was a member of the World Championship teams in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1987. While competing for the University of Nebraska, Johnson won

title: Scott Johnson (gymnast)

text: 11 All-American Titles. He was nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award in 1988. Scott Johnson (gymnast) Scott Philip Johnson (born 12 July 1961) is an American retired artistic gymnast. He represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the 1984 gold medal winning team, and he was the team captain in 1988. He made history at the 1987 Pan American Games by becoming the first gymnast to win a medal on each event. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson was a member of the World Championship teams in

title: Jake Johnson (gymnast)

text: Jake Johnson (gymnast) Jake Johnson is a British gymnast who is a two time Under-16 British Pommel Champion and Under-12 British Pommel Horse Champion Jake was born in 2002 in Low Ackworth, Pontefract and attended Carleton High School. He has taken part of many competitions such as the British Gymnastics Championships (2016–18) even coming in ninth all-round at the Liverpool Echo Arena in 2018. He came 19th in the Men's Junior All-Around (U16). He is a GB Junior Top Squad for gymnastics and is even speculated to be a competitor at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He trains with Leeds

title: Jake Johnson (gymnast)

text: Gymnastics Club with his personal coach David Murray in their National Squad. He competes in floor, parallel bars, high bar, vault, pommel horse and rings. Jake Johnson (gymnast) Jake Johnson is a British gymnast who is a two time Under-16 British Pommel Champion and Under-12 British Pommel Horse Champion Jake was born in 2002 in Low Ackworth, Pontefract and attended Carleton High School. He has taken part of many competitions such as the British Gymnastics Championships (2016–18) even coming in ninth all-round at the Liverpool Echo Arena in 2018. He came 19th in the Men's Junior All-Around (U16). He is

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: contestant fired from the show. Season 2 of "Adventure Capitalist", airing on CNBC in October 2017, will feature Johnson as one of four investors looking to invest in aspiring entrepreneur-contestants' outdoor inventions. Johnson competed on the special for the MTV reality series "The Challenge", titled "." The special premiered November 21, 2017. Johnson was sent home in an elimination round by Champ Tori Deal in the fourth episode, which aired on December 12, 2017. In 2018 Johnson and her family were featured on Family Feud where they lost to fellow Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez family. Johnson led the Pledge of

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: On April 15, 2009, Johnson was awarded the prestigious AAU James E. Sullivan Award. The annual award honors the USA athlete who best represents "the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship, and the ideals of amateurism." Johnson ranked fifth in the Associated Press' 2008 Female Athlete of the Year voting. Johnson was the winner of the 2008 Teen Choice Award for Best Female Athlete, although she was not able to accept the honor in person because of Olympic training commitments. She was the first gymnast to be nominated for the award. A life-sized bronze sculpture of Johnson honors the gymnast at

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: and turned out a clean performance. In week three, judge Bruno Tonioli called Johnson, and her partner, Derek Hough, "The Incredibles", after their performance on stage, stating that it was "the best routine I have seen in 15 seasons in America [of Dancing with the Stars] and 9 in the UK [of Strictly Come Dancing]." In Season eight, Shawn Johnson and her partner Mark Ballas were crowned the champions. Shawn Johnson returned for the All-Stars Season partnered with three-time champion Derek Hough, and finished as the runners-up. Johnson has appeared on many talk shows: "The Today Show" (3 times), "CCTV"

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: American Games, U.S. National Championships, and World Championships all in her first year as a senior gymnast. She is the 2007 individual all-around World Champion, 2007 World Champion on floor exercise, and a member of the 2007 gold medal winning U.S. gymnastics team. As well as being the 2007 U.S. Champion on balance beam and floor exercise, the 2008 U.S. Champion on floor exercise and silver medalist on balance beam, she is a three-time U.S. all-around Champion, winning once as a junior and twice as a senior. Johnson announced her retirement from gymnastics on June 3, 2012. In May 2009,

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: CBS lot. At this time, Shawn was still competing in the 8th season of Dancing With The Stars. According to court documents filed in Los Angeles, 34-year-old Robert O'Ryan was arrested while in possession of guns, duct tape, zip ties, and love letters to Johnson, who was 17 at the time. O'Ryan left his home in Florida and traveled to California, believing that Johnson spoke to him through the television via ESP, stating that they would be together and have a child. The Johnson family filed a restraining order against O'Ryan. He was charged with felony stalking, burglary, and two

title: Shawn Brady

text: Kim, Shawn has grandchildren Theresa Donovan and Andrew Donovan. Through Theresa, he is the great-grandfather of Tate Black. Through his daughter Kayla, Shawn has a granddaughter Stephanie Johnson and a grandson Joey Johnson. Although not his son biologically, Shawn is still Bo Brady's legal father and he is Bo's children's legal grandfather (Shawn-Douglas, Chelsea, Zack and Ciara Brady). Through Shawn-Douglas, he is the legal great grandfather to Claire Brady. Shawn and Caroline also have a spot in their hearts for John Black, whom they were tricked into believing was their son Roman for several years until the real Roman returned

title: Shawn Fonteno

text: He is the cousin of Young Maylay, who voiced Carl Johnson, the protagonist of "". Fonteno has also acted in films such as "The Wash". Shawn Fonteno Shawn Darnell Fonteno, also known as Solo, is an American actor and rapper who is best known as the voice and the acting performer of Franklin Clinton from the video game "Grand Theft Auto V". He is also the cousin of American rapper Young Maylay who voiced Carl Johnson, the main protagonist in . Fonteno's performance in "Grand Theft Auto V" was mainly recorded using motion capture technology. Fonteno was raised in Watts,

title: Chris Brooks (gymnast)

text: Oklahoma, his brother, Nick coached him for two years. As of February 2017, he is in a relationship with 2012 U.S. artistic gymnast Jordyn Wieber. Chris Brooks (gymnast) Christopher "Chris" Brooks (born December 19, 1986 in Houston, Texas) is a retired American gymnast. He won four gold medals at the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships. He has trained alongside Olympic and World Championships medalist Jonathan Horton as a junior, college and senior elite gymnast. On August 17, 2017, he announced his retirement from artistic gymnastics. Brooks was a highly ranked junior gymnast in high school, where he trained at Houston North

title: Alaina Johnson

text: Alaina Johnson Alaina Johnson (born October 2, 1990) is an American artistic gymnast who was a member of the Florida Gators gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014. Johnson trained at Texas East Gymnastics in Tyler, Texas. In 2008, she competed at the U.S. Classic and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In 2009, she competed at the CoverGirl Classic, where she finished fourth in uneven bars, and the Visa Championships, where she finished ninth in all-around, eighth in uneven bars, and eighth in floor exercise. Johnson was a member of the Florida Gators gymnastics team. As a freshman in 2011, she

title: Kathy Johnson

text: older son, Cary (born August 1980), from Brian's previous marriage. Kathy Johnson Katherine Ann Johnson (born September 13, 1959), also known as Kathy Johnson Clarke, is an American commentator and retired artistic gymnast. She is notable for being one of the first American gymnasts to win a major international medal, and for her longevity and tenacity in remaining in the sport. Johnson was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She began gymnastics at the age of twelve; a relatively late start for an elite gymnast. Within four years, however, she had progressed to competition at the elite level, placing 42nd at

title: Chris Brooks (gymnast)

text: Chris Brooks (gymnast) Christopher "Chris" Brooks (born December 19, 1986 in Houston, Texas) is a retired American gymnast. He won four gold medals at the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships. He has trained alongside Olympic and World Championships medalist Jonathan Horton as a junior, college and senior elite gymnast. On August 17, 2017, he announced his retirement from artistic gymnastics. Brooks was a highly ranked junior gymnast in high school, where he trained at Houston North gymnastics club, under coach Bill Foster. He was a member of the U.S. junior national team 1999–2001, 2002–2005. In 2003, he was a gold medalist

title: Li Li (gymnast)

text: Li Li (gymnast) Li Li (李莉, born February 26, 1975 in Xingning County, Guangdong Province) is an artistic gymnast from China. She competed during the early 1990s, and retired in 1994. An Olympian, World Cup medallist and national champion, the beam was her best apparatus. Here, she pioneered the exceptionally difficult and innovative 1 turn on back in kip position, to which the skill is named after her. No other gymnast has been able to perform the maneuver with as many spins. Li made her international debut at the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, USA, where she wowed the world

title: Alaina Johnson

text: was named to the All-SEC team for the third time. At that year's NCAA Championships, she helped Florida tie for first in the team competition, tied for second in all-around, and tied for sixth in uneven bars. Alaina Johnson Alaina Johnson (born October 2, 1990) is an American artistic gymnast who was a member of the Florida Gators gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014. Johnson trained at Texas East Gymnastics in Tyler, Texas. In 2008, she competed at the U.S. Classic and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In 2009, she competed at the CoverGirl Classic, where she finished fourth in

title: Kathy Johnson

text: Kathy Johnson Katherine Ann Johnson (born September 13, 1959), also known as Kathy Johnson Clarke, is an American commentator and retired artistic gymnast. She is notable for being one of the first American gymnasts to win a major international medal, and for her longevity and tenacity in remaining in the sport. Johnson was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She began gymnastics at the age of twelve; a relatively late start for an elite gymnast. Within four years, however, she had progressed to competition at the elite level, placing 42nd at the 1975 AAU National Championships. In 1976, she finished in

title: Shawn Fonteno

text: Shawn Fonteno Shawn Darnell Fonteno, also known as Solo, is an American actor and rapper who is best known as the voice and the acting performer of Franklin Clinton from the video game "Grand Theft Auto V". He is also the cousin of American rapper Young Maylay who voiced Carl Johnson, the main protagonist in . Fonteno's performance in "Grand Theft Auto V" was mainly recorded using motion capture technology. Fonteno was raised in Watts, Los Angeles. He joined a number of gangs and sold drugs, but a near-fatal shooting prompted him to seek a career in music and acting.

title: Billy George (gymnast)

text: Billy George (gymnast) Billy George (born 4 April 1991) is a British gymnast. George trained IDTA Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz at his mother's dance school, Armley Dance Studios, Leeds. Billy attended Intake Arts College in Bramley, Leeds, a specialist performing arts school. In 2009, he attended the National Centre for Circus Arts in London formally known as Circus Space. George first became well-known on Britain's Got Talent (series 6) where he was a semi-finalist. He then went on to be a professional gymnast on BBC series, "Tumble", where his celebrity partner was TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh. He was a trainer

title: Rachel Smith (gymnast)

text: Rachel Smith (gymnast) Rachel Smith (born 3 January 1993) is a rhythmic gymnast. She has competed for Great Britain at European and World championships for rhythmic gymnastics as an individual gymnast and the GBR RG team and also captained the team which competed for Team GB at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Smith was born on 3 January 1993 in Wyken, Coventry, England to father Robert Smith and mother Vanessa Smith. She attended Ravensdale Primary School where she began her gymnastics career. Smith started gymnastics at the age of 6 at Ravensdale Primary School where she was spotted as

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: her first attempt. She attracted widespread attention at the 2005 U.S. Classic, where she placed third. At the 2005 U.S. National Championships, Johnson fell from the beam on the first day of competition and finished tenth all-around. In 2006, Johnson added several new skills, including a Jaeger on bars, and two top-difficulty (G) skills, a full-in back-out dismount off beam and a double-twisting double back on floor. She won the 2006 U.S. Junior National All-Around Championship with a score higher than any of her senior elite competitors. Johnson became a senior in 2007 and continued to show new skills, including

title: Sydney Johnson-Scharpf

text: not able to compete at the Secret U.S. Classic or the P&G Gymnastics Championships. Sydney was born on August 2, 2000 in Orlando, Florida to Brandy and Bill Johnson-Scharpf. Her mom, Brandy, is a former gymnast and represented the U.S. at the 1988 Olympics. The family currently live in Groveland, Florida and Sydney attends Montverde Academy, graduating in 2018. Following high school graduation, she will attend the University of Florida and is signed to their gymnastics team. Sydney Johnson-Scharpf Sydney Ashlyn Johnson-Scharpf (born August 2, 2000 in Orlando, Florida) is an American artistic gymnast and daughter of Brandy Johnson, 1988

title: Brandy Johnson

text: Brandy Johnson Brandy Johnson-Scharpf (born April 30, 1973, Tallahassee, Florida) is a retired American gymnast, gymnastics judge, stuntwoman and gymnastics coach. She owns Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics in Clermont, Florida. A member of Brown's Gymnastics club in Orlando, Florida, Johnson made an impressive debut in high-level competition, winning the all-around, vault, floor exercise and balance beam titles at the 1986 Junior Olympics National Championships. The following year, in her first US National Championships, Johnson won the all-around gold medal in the junior division. She also received her first international assignment, the Chunichi Cup in Japan, where she achieved a twelfth-place

title: Manuel Carballo (gymnast)

text: Manuel Carballo (gymnast) Manuel Carballo Martínez born 23 November 1982 in Madrid, Spain is a Spanish artistic gymnast. Carballo is from a renowned gymnastics family. His father Jesús Sr is the coach of the Spanish national women's team and his older brother Jesús Carballo Jr was a two time world champion. Another brother, Javier, is also involved in Gymnastics. Carballo was the 2005 European Champion on the Parallel Bars with a score of 9.712. Manuel qualified in second place for the 2005 World Championships final on the event. Manuel performed a clean routine until his dismount, where a large stumble

title: Shawn Brady

text: children Roman Brady, Kimberly Brady and Kayla Brady Johnson, two adopted children Frankie Brady and Max Brady and one legal son, Bo Brady. In the 1980s, Shawn was shocked to learn that Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis was the father of his and Caroline's youngest child, Bo, the product of an affair that Caroline had with Victor years earlier. Over the years, Shawn has kept himself busy in a number of ways. Originally the owner of the Brady Fish Market, after their business was destroyed and Shawn suffered a massive heart attack, he and Caroline re-opened the Fish Market as the

title: Liu Xuan (gymnast)

text: Liu Xuan (gymnast) Liu Xuan (; born March 12, 1979, in Changsha, Hunan) is a former artistic gymnast from China. She competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games and won two Olympic medals, including gold on the balance beam in 2000. Liu was coached by Guo Xinming and Zhang Zhen. She took up gymnastics with encouragement from her mother, who had to stop training when her gym closed during the Cultural Revolution. In fact, Liu's decision to continue training for another four years after a disappointing performance at the 1996 Olympics (where she failed to make the beam final

title: Christina McDonald (gymnast)

text: Christina McDonald (gymnast) Christina Anne McDonald Fritz (born 1969), née Christina Anne McDonald, is a former college and international gymnast from Canada. McDonald made her international debut at the International Japan Juniors in 1983, placing seventh all-around. She had continued success in the mid-1980s, and was a member of Canada's Olympic team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea. McDonald accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she was a member of coach Ernestine Weaver's Florida Gators women's gymnastics team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1989 to 1992. In

title: Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 23)

text: celebrities and professional partners will dance one of these routines for each corresponding week: Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 23) Season twenty-three of "Dancing with the Stars" premiered on September 12, 2016, on the ABC network. On November 23, 2016, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy were announced the winner; IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess placed second, and retired NFL player Calvin Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Arnold placed third. Having won at age 16, Hernandez is currently the youngest winner of the show, surpassing Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson (season 8). The first eight professional dancers were

title: Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 23)

text: Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 23) Season twenty-three of "Dancing with the Stars" premiered on September 12, 2016, on the ABC network. On November 23, 2016, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy were announced the winner; IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess placed second, and retired NFL player Calvin Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Arnold placed third. Having won at age 16, Hernandez is currently the youngest winner of the show, surpassing Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson (season 8). The first eight professional dancers were revealed on "Good Morning America" on August 23, 2016, and have all appeared on

title: Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute

text: finished fourth at the 2004 J.O. Nationals. As a result, she is the first Chow gymnast to make the J.O. National Team. At the 2005 Level 9 Eastern Championships, Chow's was represented 3 times. Jessa Hansen won two individual medals also. Although Chow's didn't have any participants at the 2005 Level 10 J.O. Nationals, Shawn Johnson qualified to Junior International Elite status; the first of any Chow gymnast. In her first competition as an elite, the 2005 U.S. Classic, she finished third in the all-around. As a result, she qualified to U.S. Nationals. At the competition, Johnson finished tenth in

title: Shawn Huff

text: Shawn Huff Shawn Christopher Huff (born May 5, 1984) is a Finnish professional basketball player for Fraport Skyliners of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Huff played college basketball at Valparaiso from 2004–2008. Shawn Huff plays for Finland national basketball team. Huff played college basketball at Valparaiso University from the 2004 to 2008. Huff played as a true freshman, but did not become a full-time starter until his junior season where he started all 31 games, and then as a senior where he started all 36 games. Huff went undrafted in the 2008 NBA draft and went on to play internationally. Signed

title: Shawn Tok

text: some. The composed exudes the most vulnerable and honest emotions as Shawn sings with maturity beyond his 22 years. It brings you closer to home, where the heart is. Shawn helmed the production of 22, managed and planned the record from Australia (where he's based), from selecting the tracks to the recording arrangement and the album art design. The record was supposed to have coincided with Shawn's 21st birthday, but was pushed back due to production and scheduling issues. After the album's release, Shawn performed "Feels Like Home" on web stream Toggle, and "Perfectly Strangers" on Mediacorp Channel 5’s "Not

title: Shawn Wooden

text: Shawn Wooden Shawn Wooden (born October 23, 1973,) is a former American football safety who played in the National Football League for 9 seasons for the Miami Dolphins and the Chicago Bears. Wooden was drafted in the 6th round by Jimmy Johnson, the then coach of the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Dolphins for four seasons and then signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears in the 2000 football season. After one year with the Chicago Bears, he returned to the Miami Dolphins for the remainder of his career. He is currently a financial advisor with Wooden

title: Chloe Sims (gymnast)

text: Chloe Sims (gymnast) Chloe Leigh Sims (born 25 August 1990 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian gymnast. She finished first all-around at the 2005 Australian junior championships, and first all-around at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. She was a member of Australia's 11th-place team at the 2007 World Championships in Stuttgart, where the team qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games by virtue of its top-12 finish. Sims subsequently withdrew from the Australian national team and did not try out for a spot on Australia's Olympic team. Sims trains at the Moreton Bay College centre of excellence. She is

title: Shawn Watson

text: Shawn Watson Shawn Watson (born September 21, 1959) is an American football coach. He is currently the offensive coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh. Shawn Watson was born in Carbondale, Illinois on September 21, 1959, and graduated from Carterville High School in Carterville, Illinois. Watson began his football coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1982 at Southern Illinois; the same school where he had completed his playing career. His first full-time position was at Illinois, where he started as a graduate assistant for two years beginning in 1983 before promotions to offensive tackles coach, tight ends coach, and wide

title: Heikki Savolainen (gymnast)

text: town Kajaani, Finland. During the Winter War he served with the rank of lieutenant colonel as the head doctor in a military hospital. In parallel Savolainen worked for the Finnish sports magazine "Urheilulehti" in 1932–37. From 1946 to 1959 he served as vice-president of the Finnish Gymnastics Federation, and in 1946–56 as president of gymnastics federation of Kajaani, the town where he lived most of his later life. Savolainen is the only Finnish gymnast inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2004). Heikki Savolainen (gymnast) Heikki Ilmari Savolainen (28 September 1907 – 29 November 1997) was a Finnish artistic

title: Rachel Smith (gymnast)

text: talented and sent to the City of Coventry RGC, the local gymnastics club. From here she trialled for the Great Britain gymnastics squad located at Lilleshall National Sports Centre where she was accepted into the performance squad at the age of 8. Smith competed in her first international competition in Russia when she was 9. She has competed at European and World Championships as both an individual and group competitor, as well as competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Rachel Smith (gymnast) Rachel Smith (born 3 January 1993) is a rhythmic gymnast. She has competed for Great Britain at

title: Frankie Jones (gymnast)

text: 2014 Commonwealth Games, she was a member of the silver-medal-winning team from Wales in the Women's All-Around event. Jones also represented Great Britain in rhythmic gymnastics as an allocated host entry berth in the 2012 Summer Olympics where she finished in last place amongst 24 gymnasts. Frankie Jones (gymnast) Francesca Jones (born 9 November 1990) is a retired Welsh rhythmic gymnast who represented Wales at three successive Commonwealth Games. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games Jones won both the Ribbon event in rhythmic gymnastics and the David Dixon Award. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Jones finished 12th overall in the individual

title: Gienger

text: and Shawn Johnson. Gienger The Gienger is a gymnastics skill performed on the uneven bars for women and the high bar for men. It is named after German gymnast Eberhard Gienger. The release move looks like a half-turn layout "flyaway" above the bar to catch the same bar. Its COP reference is 3.405 and it is a D element. The skill typically begins from a handstand followed by a swing backward and release after 3/4 of a revolution around the bar. The skill begins as a backward salto with the gymnast completing a 1/2 twist (180°) before regrasp on the

title: Will Johnson (fullback)

text: Washington Redskins. Johnson signed with the New York Giants on April 4, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve. On March 10, 2017, Johnson was released by the Giants. Off the field, Johnson enjoys working out and traveling. He is married to Jessica Johnson, former WVU Gymnast. The two have one child. Will Johnson (fullback) William Christopher Johnson (born November 14, 1988) is a former American football fullback. After graduating from West Virginia University in 2011, Johnson sat out an entire year prior to being granted permission to participate in West Virginia’s 2012 Pro Day. He

title: Ed Gagnier (gymnast)

text: also the author of "Inside Gymnastics," published in 1974. Gagnier was inducted into the U.S. Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1982. A banner of Gagnier was hung from the rafters of Hilton Colessium on February 20, 2015. Ed Gagnier (gymnast) Edward R. "Ed" Gagnier (born February 1, 1936) is a Canadian former gymnast and gymnastics coach. He was a gymnast at the University of Michigan from 1956 to 1958. He was selected as an All-American in 1956 and also became the first gymnast to represent Canada at the Olympic games. He was the head coach of the gymnastics program at

title: Ed Gagnier (gymnast)

text: Ed Gagnier (gymnast) Edward R. "Ed" Gagnier (born February 1, 1936) is a Canadian former gymnast and gymnastics coach. He was a gymnast at the University of Michigan from 1956 to 1958. He was selected as an All-American in 1956 and also became the first gymnast to represent Canada at the Olympic games. He was the head coach of the gymnastics program at Iowa State University from 1961 to 1983 and led his teams to NCAA championships in 1971, 1973 and 1974. He was inducted into the U.S. Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1982. Gagnier grew up in Windsor, Ontario,

title: Rafael Martínez (gymnast)

text: Martinez was a member of the Spanish Team at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Rafael Martínez (gymnast) Rafael Martínez Barrera (born 10 December 1983 in Madrid) is a Spanish artistic gymnast. He has represented Spain at the World Championship, European and Olympic Level. He represented Spain at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he placed 5th in the all-around. In 2005, he was the European All Around Champion. He narrowly missed a medal in the same event at the 2005 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where he placed 4th in the Final. He placed 9th the next year. At the 2007

title: Rafael Martínez (gymnast)

text: Rafael Martínez (gymnast) Rafael Martínez Barrera (born 10 December 1983 in Madrid) is a Spanish artistic gymnast. He has represented Spain at the World Championship, European and Olympic Level. He represented Spain at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he placed 5th in the all-around. In 2005, he was the European All Around Champion. He narrowly missed a medal in the same event at the 2005 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where he placed 4th in the Final. He placed 9th the next year. At the 2007 European Championships, he placed 4th in the All Around and won the Floor Exercise title.

title: Closer (Shawn McDonald album)

text: Closer (Shawn McDonald album) Closer is the fourth studio album by American Christian singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald. The album was released on March 22, 2011 by Sparrow Records, and was produced by Christopher Stevens. The album saw commercial success and positive reception. "Closer" garnered generally positive reception from twelve music critics ratings and reviews. At AllMusic, Jared Johnson rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating how the release "finds him at his deepest and most thought-provoking". Grace S. Aspinwall of "CCM Magazine" rated the album three stars, writing that the release "is a brave and courageous peak inside his heart." At Jesus

title: Shawn Brady and Belle Black

text: in Philip's suitcase which gets him arrested. In July 2007, Shawn proposed to Belle, and the pair marries in November 2007. On New Year's Eve 2008, Belle confesses to having sex with Philip before their wedding, causing them to separate. When Shawn contemplated divorce, Claire was once again kidnapped, and with the help of Philip and Chloe, Belle and Shawn find their daughter in Ireland. On the way home from Ireland, Belle and Shawn's plane crashes, and they were saved by her father John Black, and Steve Johnson. Thankful to be alive and Claire being safe they were able to

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: Allegiance on August 28, 2008 at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. On July 27, 2009, Johnson led the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. From September to November 2008, Johnson was a marquee member of The Tour of Gymnastics Superstars. Recorded sections of the tour's second show were included in "Frosted Pink with a Twist", which is a television special about women's cancers (Johnson has a grandmother who is a cancer survivor). The television special also featured singers Jesse McCartney, Kenny Loggins, and Grammy Award singers Cyndi Lauper and Carole King.

title: Shawn Desman

text: Shawn Desman Shawn Bosco Fernandes (born January 12, 1982), better known by his stage name Shawn Desman, is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, television personality, and actor of Portuguese descent. He was signed to Universal Music Canada. Shawn Desman attended St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Mississauga, where he took part in many talent shows and events. In 1998, Shawn Fernandes was in the Boomtang Boys video for their song "Squeezetoy" as a dancer. He had a few recordings in English and Portuguese under his real name Shawn Fernandes before adopting the name Desman. According to his own

title: Zachary Scot Johnson

text: has also invited many artists to perform duets with him. Among the more than 75 artists to appear at this point are Shawn Colvin, Rosanne Cash, Jeff Daniels, Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Creed Bratton of "The Office", Tom Paxton, Lisa Loeb, J.D. Souther, Melissa Manchester, Nellie McKay, Kris Allen, Mary Gauthier and many more. Zachary Scot Johnson Zachary Scot Johnson is an American singer-songwriter, born in 1982 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. He attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin from 2001 through 2006, where he was a triple major

title: Closer (Shawn McDonald album)

text: United States by the "Billboard" 200, and it was the No. 14 most sold Top Christian Album. Album Singles Closer (Shawn McDonald album) Closer is the fourth studio album by American Christian singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald. The album was released on March 22, 2011 by Sparrow Records, and was produced by Christopher Stevens. The album saw commercial success and positive reception. "Closer" garnered generally positive reception from twelve music critics ratings and reviews. At AllMusic, Jared Johnson rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating how the release "finds him at his deepest and most thought-provoking". Grace S. Aspinwall of "CCM Magazine" rated

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: 15.900 on beam and 15.425 on floor. Her 61.875 total made her the fourth American woman to win the all-around gold medal. During event finals, Johnson first competed on the balance beam, where she fell on her standing full and on her switch side leap, scoring a 14.475 and finishing last. In floor exercise, she went out-of-bounds on her first tumbling pass, but won the gold with a 15.250, just eclipsing teammate Sacramone. Johnson competed again in the American Cup on March 1, 2008 in Madison Square Garden. She fell on her Amanar vault, scoring a 15.175. On the other

title: Shawn Weinstein

text: the PBA 36th season on October 3, 2010 where he scored six points and tallied five assists. Shawn Weinstein Shawn Gabriel Weinstein (born July 30, 1985) is a professional basketball player who played from 2008 to 2015 in the Israeli League and the Philippine Basketball Association. He is currently an analyst and sports commentator for Fox Sports Asia. He played three seasons for St. Edwards University (Austin, Texas) in the NCAA Men's Division and two seasons for the Elitzur Maccabi Netanya Israel in the Ligat HaAl (Israeli Super-league). Shawn Weinstein attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in southern California. There

title: Maggie Nichols (gymnast)

text: Maggie Nichols (gymnast) Margaret Mary "Maggie" Nichols (born September 12, 1997 in Little Canada, Minnesota) is an American collegiate artistic gymnast for the University of Oklahoma. She is one of only nine NCAA gymnasts to have scored a perfect 10 on all four events, and the first to do so for Oklahoma. Previously, Nichols represented the United States in international competitions, including the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where she won a gold medal with the American team and an individual bronze medal on floor exercise. At the USA Gymnastics National Championships, she finished third all-around in 2014 and second

title: Ekaterina Baturina (gymnast)

text: Ekaterina Baturina (gymnast) Ekaterina Sergeyevna Baturina (, born April 29, 1997) is a Russian artistic gymnast. She represented Russia at the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships and 2012 Junior European Championships. Baturina is known to be a good beam specialist, boasting a 6.4 start value as early as November 2010, and achieving the silver medal behind the younger Bondareva at 2011 December's Voronin Cup. Baturina began competing internationally at the 2012 City of Jesolo Trophy, where she helped the junior Russian team win the bronze medal. She also competed at the Pacific Rim Championships in Everett, USA, but did not medal.

title: Chris Cameron (gymnast)

text: "The Michigan Daily", he added, "I usually grasp everything I've done right away. Not this. This hasn't hit me yet." After winning the NCAA all-around title, Cameron was scheduled to compete with the US national team at the Pan Pacific championships in Melbourne, Australia, starting on April 23, 2010. Chris Cameron (gymnast) Chris Cameron (born January 16, 1989) is an American artistic gymnast. Competing for the University of Michigan, he won the individual all-around title at the 2010 NCAA Men's Gymnastics championship in West Point, New York. Cameron's hometown is Winter Haven, Florida, where he attended Lake Region High School.

title: Chris Cameron (gymnast)

text: Chris Cameron (gymnast) Chris Cameron (born January 16, 1989) is an American artistic gymnast. Competing for the University of Michigan, he won the individual all-around title at the 2010 NCAA Men's Gymnastics championship in West Point, New York. Cameron's hometown is Winter Haven, Florida, where he attended Lake Region High School. He enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2007. As a freshman in the spring of 2008, Cameron was named an Academic All-American by the College Gymnastics Association. At the 2008 Big Ten Conference championship, he tied for third on pommel horse with a score of 14.850. As a

title: Li Shanshan (gymnast)

text: Li Shanshan (gymnast) Li Shanshan (; born February 22, 1992 in Huangshi, Hubei) is a Chinese gymnast who is especially strong on balance beam. She was a member of the Chinese silver medal-winning team at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, where she also medalled on the balance beam. Li Shanshan won the silver medal in the beam event despite falling during a full spin, incurring an automatic 0.8 deduction, because her start value (A-score) was a very high 7.3, much higher than the A-Score of the eventual winner, Nastia Liukin, whose had a difficulty value of

title: Ted Shawn

text: 80. In 1965, Shawn was a Heritage Award recipient of the National Dance Association. Shawn's final appearance on stage in the Ted Shawn Theater at Jacob's Pillow was in "Siddhas of the Upper Air", where he reunited with St. Denis for their fiftieth anniversary. Saratoga Springs is now the home of the National Museum of Dance, the United States' only museum dedicated to professional dance. Shawn was inducted into the museum's Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame in 1987. Ted Shawn wrote and published nine books that provided a foundation for Modern Dance: In the 1940s, Shawn

title: Shawn-Douglas Brady

text: with her ex-husband Philip, Shawn gets himself a job at Salem PD, where he meets Lani Price (Sal Stowers). Shawn and Lani date for a little while, but Shawn and Belle finally decide to give their marriage a second chance. Therefore Shawn breaks up with Lani. Belle gets a job offer in Hong Kong. As a result, Shawn and Belle move there. In late 2016, Shawn return to Salem as his mother Hope Brady is on trail for the murder of Stefano Dimera. Shawn sticks around for a while to support his mother, sister Ciara and daughter Claire during this

title: Seth Isaac Johnson

text: in season 1 and 2. Johnson also played other roles, such as a transgender teen in "Dangers of Online Dating", and the traumatized bloodied teen Shawn Raider in the thirteenth season of "Supernatural". Johnson was nominated for "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor The Killing (2011) category at the 34th Young Artist Awards. Johnson was 2015 Joey Award Winner Best Actor in a Feature for his portrayal of Beckett in Into the Grizzly Maze. Johnson was nominated for “Best Guest Performance” for his portrayal of Shawn Raider in the Supernatural episode “Advanced Thanatology”

title: Shawn Saunders

text: complete his degree. He also rejoined Orange County, now known as the Orange County Blue Stars. In 2004, Saunders signed with the Portland Timbers where he joined his brother Josh. The Timbers released him in June 2005. Saunders returned to Orange County for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Shawn Saunders Shawn Saunders is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League. The brother of Josh Saunders, Shawn Saunders attended Woodbridge High School and Santa Margarita High School. He graduated from Santa Margarita in 1995 and attended Fresno State University. He played two seasons with Fresno State

title: Shawn Butler

text: and external obstacles that their story practically writes itself. Shawn’s PTSD gives him anger issues — though after dealing with Sonny, Jason and Michael, Carly could probably teach a course in anger management. Shawn is currently at odds with the most important men in Carly’s life, Sonny and Jason. Shawn also brings some much needed ethnic diversity to GH, where people of color are usually relegated to the hospital — far from the center of the action." In 2012, Blakemore received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Shawn. The

title: Shawn Lipman

text: Shawn Lipman Shawn Lipman (born 25 September 1964) is an American/South African rugby union player. He was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004, with others such as Sandy Koufax, Mark Spitz, and Shawn Green. Born on 25 September 1964, Johannesburg, Lipman was capped nine times for the in tests, including three 1991 Rugby World Cup games. Including non-test games, though, he has played in over 20 International matches. Lipman joined Wits University Rugby Club at Under 20 level in 1983, from Sandringham High School, where he was a first team player, having received full colours in

title: This Is Where I Leave You

text: out of 100, based on 39 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews." The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray December 16, 2014. This Is Where I Leave You This Is Where I Leave You is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Shawn Levy. It is based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Tropper, who also wrote the film's screenplay. The film is a funeral comedy and was released on September 19, 2014. Judd Altman (Jason Bateman) finds out his wife Quinn (Abigail Spencer) has been having an affair with his boss Wade (Dax Shepard) for

title: This Is Where I Leave You

text: This Is Where I Leave You This Is Where I Leave You is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Shawn Levy. It is based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Tropper, who also wrote the film's screenplay. The film is a funeral comedy and was released on September 19, 2014. Judd Altman (Jason Bateman) finds out his wife Quinn (Abigail Spencer) has been having an affair with his boss Wade (Dax Shepard) for a year. After he moves out, Judd's sister Wendy (Tina Fey) calls to tell him their father Mort has died. The Altmans gather

title: Kurt Thomas (gymnast)

text: called The Game. The film earned Thomas a Razzie Award nomination for "Worst New Star" and was poorly received by critics, but has developed somewhat of a cult following due to its unintentional comedy. Thomas also starred in the syndicated TV series "True Confessions" and has worked as a commentator for ABC Sports and ESPN. Kurt Thomas (gymnast) Kurt Bilteaux Thomas (born March 29, 1956 in Miami, Florida) is an American Olympic gymnast. Thomas competed for Indiana State University; where he was a five-time NCAA champion, winning the parallel bars and all-around in 1977 and parallel bars, horizontal bar and

title: Shang Rong (gymnast)

text: Shang Rong (gymnast) Shang Rong (Chinese: 尚蓉; Pinyin: Shāng Róng; born 12 February 2000 in Shandong, China) is a Chinese individual rhythmic gymnast. Shang debuted her seniors in 2015 Season although she did not compete in a lot of international competitions. She did not made the list of the Chinese team to compete at the 2015 World Championships. In 2016 Season, Shang competed in her first FIG World Cup event at the 2016 Espoo World Cup where she finished 24th in the all-around. On April 21–22, Shang beat compatriot Liu Jiahui for an Olympics license in individual rhythmic gymnastics by

title: Zsófia Kovács (gymnast)

text: these championships, Kovacs also qualified to three individual finals where she finished 6th on vault, uneven bars and balance beam. Zsófia Kovács (gymnast) Zsófia Kovács (born ) is a Hungarian artistic gymnast who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. As a junior, she took part in the 2014 European Championships. Also in 2016, she performed in the German Gymnastics Bundesliga (premier league) for the team TZ DSHS Köln. On the second competition day, she showed the best all-around performance of all gymnasts. At the 2017 European Gymnastics Championships in Cluj-Napoca, she won a silver medal in the all-around, becoming the

title: Billy George (gymnast)

text: on "Get Your Act Together", training TOWIE's Elliott Wright. In 2015, Billy joined Diversity on their UK Arena tour of 'Up Close and Personal' as a Special Guest. Billy George (gymnast) Billy George (born 4 April 1991) is a British gymnast. George trained IDTA Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz at his mother's dance school, Armley Dance Studios, Leeds. Billy attended Intake Arts College in Bramley, Leeds, a specialist performing arts school. In 2009, he attended the National Centre for Circus Arts in London formally known as Circus Space. George first became well-known on Britain's Got Talent (series 6) where he

title: The Gymnast (film)

text: potential for a rekindled relationship with her husband who now wants a child. Jane's husband finds out about the attraction between the two women, and Jane packs her bags and leaves. The movie ends with Jane driving to Las Vegas, where Serena is. The Gymnast won both the Grand Jury Award for Outstanding American Narrative Feature and the Audience Award for Outstanding First Narrative Feature at the 2006 Los Angeles Outfest film festival. The Gymnast was positively reviewed. AfterEllen.com called it “a beautiful, understated film” that “stays true to itself and its characters.” Variety described it as “well acted, well

title: Tomás González (gymnast)

text: Tomás González (gymnast) Enrique Tomás González Sepúlveda (born November 22, 1985 in Santiago, Chile) is a Chilean artistic gymnast, the first of his country to medal at World Cup events, and the first to qualify for a Summer Olympic Games. He specializes in vault and floor exercises. González has won nine medals (four golds, four silvers and one bronze) at World Cup events, five medals (three silvers and two bronzes) at Pan American Games, seven medals (two golds, two silvers and three bronzes) at South American Games and one gold medal at the January 2012 London Olympics test event (where

title: Dmitry Ushakov (gymnast)

text: Dmitry Ushakov (gymnast) Dmitry Arkadyevich Ushakov (; born 15 August 1988) is a Russian trampoline gymnast who made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics, finishing in sixth position in the Men's Individual competition. He won the silver medal in trampoline at the 2012 Summer Olympics At the 2016 Olympics, he finished in 5th place. Ushakov took up the sport at the age of 7, in Yeysk. Since 1999, he has been coached by Oleg Zaporozhchenko. He made his international senior debut in Eindhoven in 2005, where he was part of the Russian team that won team bronze. After

title: Yang Yun (gymnast)

text: were canceled. On April 28, 2010, the IOC removed the Chinese team's bronze medal. Yang Yun (gymnast) Yang Yun (; born December 2, 1984 in Zhuzhou, Hunan) is a Chinese gymnast. She won the bronze medal on the uneven bars at the 2000 Summer Olympics along with a fifth-place finish in the all around, where a fall off the balance beam (a five tenth deduction) cost her the gold medal, finishing less than three and a half tenths behind eventual champion Simona Amânar of Romania. She was also a member of the bronze medal winning Chinese team, but the medal

title: Yang Yun (gymnast)

text: Yang Yun (gymnast) Yang Yun (; born December 2, 1984 in Zhuzhou, Hunan) is a Chinese gymnast. She won the bronze medal on the uneven bars at the 2000 Summer Olympics along with a fifth-place finish in the all around, where a fall off the balance beam (a five tenth deduction) cost her the gold medal, finishing less than three and a half tenths behind eventual champion Simona Amânar of Romania. She was also a member of the bronze medal winning Chinese team, but the medal was stripped by the IOC in 2010 after one of the Chinese team members

title: Shawn Chrystopher

text: Shawn was awarded a 4 1/2 year scholarship to the University of Southern California where he would major in political science. Whilst in grade school, Shawn perfected his ability to play over 5 different instruments. During the summer following his sophomore year of high school, Shawn's God-brother used his first paycheck from his summer job to buy Shawn a YAMAHA QY-100 and urged him to begin producing his own music. After a few years honing his own sound and point of view, Shawn Chrystopher released the "I.W.G." mixtape series, beginning with the first installment "IWG: I Wear Glasses" in November

title: Shawn Kerri

text: Shawn Kerri Shawn Kerri (born Shawn Maureen Fitzgerald, 1958) is an American cartoonist who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. She is known for her work as one of the few female contributors to "CARtoons Magazine," and as part of the early Southern California punk rock scene, producing iconic images used by the Germs and the Circle Jerks. Shawn Maureen Fitzgerald was born in 1958 in Covina, California. Her family then moved to the San Diego area, where she grew up. Her art was influenced by "Mad Magazine" cartoonists Jack Davis, Will Elder, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman. As

title: The Gymnast (film)

text: The Gymnast (film) The Gymnast is a 2006 film directed by Ned Farr and starring Dreya Weber, Addie Yungmee, and David De Simone. Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber) was once an Olympic gymnast whose career was ended by a devastating injury. Now in her 40s, she is in a loveless and childless marriage to her husband David (David de Simone) and works as a massage therapist, while still exercising religiously to keep herself in peak condition. After a chance meeting with a former friend from the gymnastics world, Denise (Allison Mackie), Jane takes an interest in aerial dance and begins lessons

title: He Ning (gymnast)

text: make the 2008 Olympic team, while she was the 7th gymnast to be considered as an Olympic team member. Her last competition in 2008 was the Gymnastics World Cup held in Stuttgart, Germany. She won a gold on uneven bars by earning a 15.350. He Ning (gymnast) He Ning (; born November 13, 1990) is a Chinese gymnast born in the province of Zhejiang. She is known from the 2006 Asian Games in Doha. She won 2 gold medals in Team and All-Around competitions. She was a member of the gold-winning team for the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in

title: Dennis Hayden (gymnast)

text: Dennis Hayden (gymnast) Dennis Hayden was a top American gymnast in the 1980s. Hayden was born in 1965 in Buffalo, New York. He is the brother of gymnast Dan Hayden. Dennis Hayden was a members\ of the Junior National Team from 1977 to 1983. In 1979, Hayden won gold in the all-around, still rings, vault, and high bar at the Junior Olympics for the 12- to 14-year-old group. As a 14-year-old, Hayden and his brother moved to Arizona to train for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Hayden failed to qualify for that event. From 1984 to 1986, Hayden and his brother

title: Fan Ye (gymnast)

text: Fan Ye (gymnast) Fan Ye (; born October 23, 1986 in Baoding, Hebei, China. She is a former Chinese gymnast who is coached by Liu Guicheng and He Hua in Beijing. She admires fellow Chinese gymnast Liu Xuan and Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina for the longevity of their involvement in the sport. Fan Ye is best known for her work on the balance beam. Her biggest accomplishment in gymnastics is winning the 2003 World Balance Beam Title. Fan Ye earned a 9.812 for that gold medal performance and has the distinction of having the highest scoring routine at an international

title: Chellsie Memmel

text: Chellsie Memmel Chellsie Marie Memmel (born June 23, 1988) is a retired American artistic gymnast. She is the 2005 world all-around champion (the third American woman, after Kim Zmeskal and Shannon Miller, to win that title) and the 2003 world champion on the uneven bars. She was a member of the United States women's gymnastics team at the 2008 Olympics. With a total of seven World Championship and Olympic medals, Memmel is tied with Shawn Johnson as the seventh most decorated U.S. female gymnast, behind Simone Biles (25), Shannon Miller (16), Nastia Liukin (14), Alicia Sacramone (11), Aly Raisman (10)

title: The Gymnast

text: trash and looking like a squeegee man, as if his ability to explain his way out of situations is messing with the universe's attempts to end the relationship." The Gymnast "The Gymnast" is the 92nd episode of "Seinfeld". This was the sixth episode for the sixth season. It aired on November 3, 1994, during a special "Blackout Thursday" night on NBC, in which all shows in the Must See TV line-up, except this one, featured a fictional New York City blackout (e.g., "Friends" episode "The One with the Blackout"). Jerry is dating Katya (Elina Löwensohn), a Romanian former gymnast who

title: Kurt Thomas (gymnast)

text: Kurt Thomas (gymnast) Kurt Bilteaux Thomas (born March 29, 1956 in Miami, Florida) is an American Olympic gymnast. Thomas competed for Indiana State University; where he was a five-time NCAA champion, winning the parallel bars and all-around in 1977 and parallel bars, horizontal bar and the all-around in 1979. Thomas helped lead the men's gymnastics to the 1977 National Championship. He earned All-America honors 13 times in his career and was the James E. Sullivan award winner in 1979, as well as the 1979 Nissen Award (the "Heisman" of men's gymnastics) awardee. He was inducted into the Indiana State University

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: Junior Olympics (U.S. Level 10) National Championships, finishing fourth in the all-around, first on beam, and second on floor. As a youngster, Johnson was not scouted by USA Gymnastics, and her coach, Liang Chow, had no interactions with the national staff. In 2005, Chow reached out to the National Team Coordinator, Marta Karolyi, sending her a video of Johnson with the comment "I believe this kid will help the U.S. team." Karolyi felt the action was audacious, commenting, "Wow, this coach is pretty confident", but she soon invited Johnson to national team training camps. Johnson qualified Junior International Elite on

title: Shawn Boskie

text: Shawn Boskie Shawn Kealoha Boskie (born March 28, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to . He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs, 10th overall in the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft. Boskie attended Reno High School in Reno, Nevada, where he played football and baseball. Both his parents were active bowlers and softball players throughout his childhood. His father, Dietrich Boskie, is of Hawaiian descent and grew up in Hilo, Hawaii. He has been active in the Elks Club where he served as a leader locally, statewide, and nationally. His mother, Cheryl Boskie, has

title: Brandy Johnson

text: adaptation of the British television comedy "Mr. Bean". She is now married, has one child (her daughter Sydney, who also competes in gymnastics), and is the owner of Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics in Clermont, Florida. Johnson also remains involved in the sport as a judge. In 2000, she was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Brandy Johnson Brandy Johnson-Scharpf (born April 30, 1973, Tallahassee, Florida) is a retired American gymnast, gymnastics judge, stuntwoman and gymnastics coach. She owns Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics in Clermont, Florida. A member of Brown's Gymnastics club in Orlando, Florida, Johnson made an impressive

title: Courtney McGregor

text: State University, she is studying mathematics and philosophy. Her Christchurch-born coach, Mary Wright, now based in Texas, continues to train her in Boise. McGregor started gymnastics at age six. When she was younger, she was inspired by the American artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson. Having grown older, she is inspired by American artistic gymnast Bailie Key and New Zealand flatwater canoer Lisa Carrington. Her first international appearances were the 2012 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships in Everett, Washington, and the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney. She competed at the 2014 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Nanning, China. She won a

title: The Gymnast

text: The Gymnast "The Gymnast" is the 92nd episode of "Seinfeld". This was the sixth episode for the sixth season. It aired on November 3, 1994, during a special "Blackout Thursday" night on NBC, in which all shows in the Must See TV line-up, except this one, featured a fictional New York City blackout (e.g., "Friends" episode "The One with the Blackout"). Jerry is dating Katya (Elina Löwensohn), a Romanian former gymnast who won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics, but finds they have awkward silences and little to talk about except for deposed dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu. Kramer encourages him

title: Fan Ye (gymnast)

text: Fan also had disappointing results at the 2005 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, but that same year, she won the most prestigious competition in China, the Chinese National Games. There she delivered a solid and beautiful beam routine with even more difficulty than the one she used to become World Champion in 2003. Fan Ye (gymnast) Fan Ye (; born October 23, 1986 in Baoding, Hebei, China. She is a former Chinese gymnast who is coached by Liu Guicheng and He Hua in Beijing. She admires fellow Chinese gymnast Liu Xuan and Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina for the longevity of their

title: Shawn Pittman

text: beat Russia 32-25 to clinch the 2011 Churchill Cup Bowl at Sixways in England in June. Pittman was selected to the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, where he started two of the USA's four matches. Shawn Pittman Shawn Pittman (born January 22, 1988 in Bellingham, Washington) is an American rugby union player. Shawn plays at prop for OPSB and the United States. He has also represented his country at under-19 and under-20 levels. His debut for his country was against Uruguay on 8 November 2008. He played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Shawn started

title: Shawn Johnson East

text: floor (15.0). Johnson finished first on floor, despite falling, on her double-double mount. On June 7, 2008, Johnson won the 2008 U.S. Visa Championships. Johnson scored 127.5, winning the all-around title by one point ahead of Liukin. Johnson also won the floor exercise. Two weeks later, Johnson won the all-around at the Olympic Trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, again finishing ahead of Liukin. Because of their top placements, Johnson and Liukin were named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team immediately after the Trials. The other four 2008 team members earned their spots after two additional selection camps. At the 2008

title: Dennis Hayden (gymnast)

text: and his brother co-own a gym in Augusta, Georgia. Dennis Hayden (gymnast) Dennis Hayden was a top American gymnast in the 1980s. Hayden was born in 1965 in Buffalo, New York. He is the brother of gymnast Dan Hayden. Dennis Hayden was a members\ of the Junior National Team from 1977 to 1983. In 1979, Hayden won gold in the all-around, still rings, vault, and high bar at the Junior Olympics for the 12- to 14-year-old group. As a 14-year-old, Hayden and his brother moved to Arizona to train for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Hayden failed to qualify for that