Shawn Johnson Next U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Superstar?

is a spunky 16 year old teen who has trained her 4 feet 8 inch body to perform at a level that has earned her recognition as the world's top ranked all around female gymnast. As a member of the U.S. women's team, she recently won the All Around title at the Stuttgart, Germany World Championships.

Her big goal is to become a member of the 2008 Olympic Team. Gymnastic trials are set for June in Philadelphia, where she will compete with gymnasts from across the country to secure a spot for herself on the women's team. She is highly favored to respresent the U.S. at the Summer Games, which will be held in Beijing, China in August.

Her practice schedule has her at the gym four hours each day. She has nearly 12 years of gymnastics training under her belt and hopes to see the culmination of all her hard work lead to Olympic gold. Already a world champion, she is no stranger to victory.

Keep your eye on the West Des Moines, Iowa gymnast. She could well be America's Next Sweetheart.







