Shawn Johnson captured the heart of every American watching the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Looking at her you would think she is a tiny little teenager, but deep down she is a headstrong, determined fighter who never gives up. I was beyond pumped when I heard she would be competing on the spring season of Dancing with the Stars. That chick has major athleticism and great rhythm- two huge advantages she will have over many of the other contestants. My guess is that she will make it really far in the competition, much like fellow gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. Here’s some background on the power house gymnast:

At just 17 years old, Shawn Johnson is the youngest competitor ever on “DWTS.” But age won’t be a factor for the Olympic gymnast, who already proved to the world she was a top-tier, world-class competitor when she brought home a gold and silver medal in the Summer 2008 Olympic games.

Johnson is the gold medalist for women’s balance beam and a silver medalist in the individual all-around. Though she is in the midst of her junior year of high school in Des Moines, Iowa, Johnson has shown she can balance almost anything.

She may be the youngest, but she will be one of the most mature having worker so much harder in life than 99% of people her age. I am rooting- and voting- for you, Shawn!!!

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