Omaha World-Herald

Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson participated in the Hy-Vee Whole Health Experience at the Mid-America Center. Q & A with Shawn Johnson: You've certainly been busy since Beijing. What's your schedule been like recently?   This is actually a slow time for me, which with me isn't really slow. I'm staying home a lot. I'm getting more time to spend in the gym and get back into shape. I'm finishing up school and trying to get into college. I'm working with McDonald's. I'm going to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Ten kids get to travel with me there and experience the Games. I've done some correspondence work with “Dancing with the Stars.” I'm kind of enjoying life right now. What is next for you in gymnastics?   It's still a huge question on whether I'm going to return right now. It's a hard decision. I fulfilled my lifelong dream and goal in Beijing. It's a huge commitment, but I miss the sport. I am getting back in shape. I'm playing around in the gym to see if it's still what I want to do. How much time do you spend in the gym?   I haven't really started in the gymnastics gym yet. I go to a fitness center every day. I have a physical trainer I'm working with. I'm trying to get back in the position I want to be in. What has been the most fun thing you've done since the Olympics?  “Dancing with the Stars” by far. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I could. Being thrown into something completely new was refreshing. I'd never done anything besides gymnastics. It was really rewarding for me. (read more)

It’s a Boy! For Shannon Miller, America’s Most Decorated Gymnast

Olympic Gold Medalist and America's Most Decorated Gymnast, Shannon Miller and her husband John Falconetti, President of The Drummond Press, welcomed their first child, John Rocco Falconetti, on October 28, 2009.  The baby boy was born at 6:46pm, weighing 7lbs, 11oz.

"There is nothing that compares to seeing your child for the first time.  Hearing him cry and holding him in our arms.  We feel so blessed and are excited to begin this new adventure!"

In addition to sports broadcasting and hosting her own television show, Shannon continues to be a strong advocate for health and wellness for women, recently taping a prenatal fitness video and writing a series of fitness books to be out in 2010. (read more)

Shawn Johnson, 2008 Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist is the McDonald's U.S. Champion Kids Ambassador for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.  "I am proud to be involved with programs that build good character in kids and am looking forward to helping McDonald’s decide who the McDonald’s Champion Kids are going to be," said Johnson. Check out what Shawn Johnson, 2008 Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist has to say about being the McDonald's U.S. Champion Kids Ambassador. 

Are You a McDonald's Champion Kid?  What do the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect mean to you?  Hurry to sign up, contest ends October 30!

You could win a trip to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games to attend Olympic Winter Games events, meet hero athletes, tour cultural sites of Canada, meet other Champion Kids from around the world and get a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will also get to be a McDonald's Champion Kid Correspondent.

Shawn Johnson along with other Olympic athletes as well as school educators, including a judge from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) will determine the final ten McDonald's Champion Kids Correspondents.

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Us Weekly Magazine

Having a goal in sight can sometimes feel like trying to conquer Mount Everest. Just ask world champion gymnast and dancing phenom, Shawn Johnson. Her gold medal and shiny disco ball trophy, both before the age of 18, are evidence that hard work and dedication can take you to the top, no matter how steep the climb. (read more)

Forbes.com; Sports Business

Americans take to sports heroes who seem trustworthy and sincere. Olympic favorite Shawn Johnson leads the pack.

Since the Olympic Games in Beijing, gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson has played it just right. She's been out there on the CMT Music Awards and Dancing With the Stars. She's scored a few endorsements, including McDonald's and Secret deodorant. But she hasn't overdone it, hasn't risked a crass reputation by chasing down every last endorsement nickel or showing up on every talk show. (read more)