SHAWN JOHNSON Olympic champion ALL EVENTS ANALYZED in depth, side by side comparisons by Olympian

In depth analyses of OLYMPIC CHAMPION SHAWN JOHNSON on Vault, Bars, beam and floor. Skill by skill insights and side by side comparisons that show how incredible Her gymnastics was by Olympian Lance Ringnald

[@justintavares2584]

Shawn reminds me a lot of Simone Biles in that she capitalized on the difficulty of her COP but still maintained great execution and consistency on all events. She was rock solid on beam every time.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

I had not seen her gymnastics for a long time and it was impressive to go back and watch and look closely. She reminds me of Simon as well. They both do powerful and exciting gymnastics.

[@nazrulashraff6114]

Double twist double layout dismount bar is named after Elise Ray. She did compete it at 2000 sydney Olympic. Gymnast that compete it Elise Ray, Shawn Johnson, Jordyn Weiber, Tan Jiaxin, Wang Yan

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Rock on and thanks. I wish there were more gymnastics doing this dismount. I know its hard but really cool.

[@nazrulashraff6114]

@@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp yeah. Not so many gymnast did that dismount now as it is G rated. One of the most difficult dismount in women gymnastics. Wang Yan did it last in 2017 if not mistaken. And after that, I'm not so sure any other gymnast did that. Surprisingly, Jordyn Weiber did it back in 2009 at the American Cup when she was 13 years old.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

@@nazrulashraff6114 thanks for the info. It’s a really rare and cool discount. And hope to see it more. All my best.

[@reneepeters3045]

I’m pretty sure I heard Vanessa Atler say in a podcast that she did this dismount.

[@chloebrower2598]

I thought Jordan Weiber did a full twisting double layout dismount, not double double. (Either way that’s still amazing and extremely difficult) I could be wrong though, I just know she did a full at the Olympics

[@gmanandhislady]

Behind the 96 WAG Olympic team, the 2008 WAG Olympic team is my favorite. Shawn and Nastia were AMAZING! They both had different gymnastics, but they were always neck in neck. It was a great time to see them competing together!

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

I very much agree. It was a very healthy and productive rivalry and always exciting to watch.

[@danrollins4299]

In case nobody noticed she did a front full with a left twist and a Rudy with a right twist. This shows that she learned a Barani opposite her dominant twisting direction. That Barani led to her front full being a left twist as well. It's astonishing that she learned a Rudy her correct direction.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Haha. Yes. I know a few gymnast that are like this. 2008 Olympian, Joey Haggerty and one of my best friends does this as well. It is interesting why we circle on Palmhurst the direction we do or twist one way front word and a different way backward sometimes.great observation and thanks for the insight. All my best.

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

Nastia won that Olympic AA in 08 but Shawn won it at Worlds the year prior. I think a lot of people forget that.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Yes, shawn was always regarded as the favorite, but Nastia did beat her at the Olympics and it was an exciting final. Nastiest was a surprise win, but they were both phenomenal gymnast in their own styles.

[@reneepeters3045]

Were they the first Americans to go one and two in an Olympics? I’m leaving a lot of comments instead of using google lol

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

@@reneepeters3045 Haha. I went to google to look and althought it seems like they were the first ones to go first and second, could not find anything that said that for sure so hopefully someone else will answer your comments hahah. all my best.

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

@@reneepeters3045 I think they were the first, yes. In 2012 Gabby won, and the Russian team got silver and bronze with Komova and Mustafina, and Mustafina barely edged out Raisman for the bronze. Then in 2016 I believe Simone got gold and Raisman silver, and she edged out Mustafina for that silver, and Mustafina took bronze. In 2016 Shang Chungsong from China was 4th and she has a pretty interesting back story, coming from a very poor upbringing in China. She's been an underappreciated gymnast from China, IMO. She was quite good.

[@reneepeters3045]

@@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628 excellent! Thank you!

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

I realize I'm biased because she's an American, but I see her 2008 beam final as the best ever. Even trying to cast off that bias as well as I can, I still see it as the best ever. So many gymnasts seem to want to break the beam as they come down, and she seems to just set herself down on it smoothly. It comes off to me like a whole new level of precision and skill, as if she's working with the beam, not on the beam.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

When I watch her 2008 visa championships beam routine, I dont even see a micro adjustment through her entire routine and I don't think she could have done that routine better on the regular floor. The only noticeable error is a step forward on the dismount. Here is the link to that routine. I cant recall a routine that is done more solidly. Really great stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpa7lX6EhNqoatksi=ar1wjyfrPZikUHxL

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

@@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp Yes, I think you're right. Thanks for the link.

[@amandalindsay8920]

Thank you for the analysis, educational as always.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

As always, glad you enjoyed it. Shawn did some really cool gymnastics. All my best.

[@Nixmathis]

She really was amazing. I love her!

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Yes, the closer you look at her gymnastics, the more you see how really great she was. Rock on.

[@kevinjewell233]

The Ray dismount off bars was invented by Elise Ray of Hill's gymnastics & 2000 Olympian and also US Champion...Jordyn Wieber also performed the dismount.

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Rock on and thanks.

[@reneepeters3045]

Shawn was my favorite of this generation. She was so solid and consistent. You just knew she would hit and was doing such exciting gymnastics. 🤸! I do want to mention that this is my favorite era of leotards. Pretty or cool looking with just enough sparkle. 😉✨💖

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Ha ha ha ha. As I watched Sean, I was more and more impressed with exactly what you said. She was very solid and consistent, and often kept her adjustments very small. Many times she had no adjustments.. she was much more dynamic than I remember. Really very impressive. Rock on and thanks. For your message.

[@jeburr24]

Great analysis - many thanks from a Shawn fan! Could you possibly analyze Carly Patterson’s beam routine(s) from the 2004 Olympics? I’m in awe of how she made such soft landings (in contrast to Shawn’s more aggressive style, which I also love).

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Thanks and glad you liked it. Carly is a great suggestion and thanks. I will get to her analysis soon. All my best

[@michellebwilson2610]

Still the greatest Beamer ever! (Ok, maybe tied w/ Simone now). Still recall that thump, thump, thump her rhythm on those solid flips was amazing

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Good observation. She did have a very consistent rhythm in her series and skills. Just so clean and solid looking on beam. Really fun to watch.

[@kodelsnead6089]

Too bad Simone Biles is Greater than that yt girl, but, its nice that you try to compare. We rule Gymnastics now, so, it really doesn't matter about 2008! 😅 Nice meeting you!

[@OLYMPIANTEACHES-bh6gp]

Yes it’s true that each generation generally gets better and I agree Simone is the greatest women’s gymnast in history. I am a fan of any gymnast that is at the top of their generation. Shawn was partly great because of gymnast like Shannon Miller and Kim Zmeskal.. Simone is partly great because of people like that came before her. The greats that come in future generations will in great part be because of Simone Biles and a collection of generations of evolution of gymnastics. I just think that’s so cool. Nice to meet you as well and thank you for your message.