Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Shawn Johnson Then

Shawn Johnson was the definition of America's Sweetheart when she was a young gymnast. At 16, she won her first gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Overall, she earned three silver medals for her team, individual all-around and floor exercise competitions. 

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The More You Know

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  • The first pieces of gold at Fort Knox arrived by mail.
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