Shawn Johnson: The Champion
In the summer of 2008, you could find Shawn Johnson on a podium in Beijing sporting a gold medal. Four years, a torn ACL, and a 'Dancing With the Stars' title later, the retired gymnast is still doing handstands—and keeping a close eye on who is going to win big in the 2012 Games.

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