12.19.08
KCCI
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Gold medal Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson will soon be featured on the front of a cereal box.
Johnson made the announcement Saturday at Drake University.
She is the first athlete ever to appear on a Cheerios box. The new box will be sold exclusively in Hy-Vee stores after the first of the year.
"It's just another reward for all the hard work," Johnson said. "I can't believe I'm going to be on a cereal box. It's just amazing!"
Johnson also unveiled a new book about her life. It will be available next week and sold in Hy-Vee stores. (read more)
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12.17.08
Chicago 2016 is selling Official Candidate City Merchandise at Macy’s on State Street this holiday season. On Monday, Olympic Gymnasts Jonathan Horton and Chellsie Memmel helped Chicago 2016 launch the merchandise at Macy’s.
The winning duo signed autographs and apparel for children, parents and other adults and fans who visited the flagship store.
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12.11.08
GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment to the Board of Directors, Florida Sports Foundation:
Board of Directors, Florida Sports Foundation
· Shannon Miller, 31, of Jacksonville, self-employed motivational speaker and Olympic gymnast, succeeding Justin Platt, appointed for a term beginning December 11, 2008, and ending November 21, 2012.
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12.9.08
CALUMET CITY | It probably wasn't as tough as a double-twisting double layout, but gymnastics champion Shawn Johnson did some good deeds Monday in Calumet City.
The Olympic gold medalist and triple world champion passed out free packages of Crest toothpaste to needy local residents at First Baptist Church. Johnson's appearance was a bonus for (read more)
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