Shawn Johnson reacts to her Beijing 2008 gold medal performance! | Olympic Rewind

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[@ahmednasr2518]

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[@elliottkingdom]

can you please invite Oksana Chusovitina for a react review? please!!

[@jojoyayathereal]

​@@elliottkingdomhello I heard in 2014 they was a Facebook scam about This Gymnast Broke Her Gymnastics Leotard / Dress in Competition in France

[@lunabelletheinsane]

I watched her video where she reacts with her husband on their own channel a few years ago - and there she said she literally did this routine from muscle memory. She didn't have a solid performance in the back gym, she kept falling and Chao made her do it over and over again because he wanted her to stop thinking, so when she got out there, she somehow did just that and did the whole thing off muscle memory, which is what Chao wanted.

[@lucywilson1382]

Do you know if the video is still up on their channel? I've been looking for it, and I can't find it.

[@joaocampelo3725]

@@lucywilson1382nooo 😢I loved that video! For some reason they deleted

[@bb-fm9kn]

@@joaocampelo3725oh i wonder why

[@erinames7783]

I was team Shawn for sure! I loved both her and Nastia but Shawn was my favorite of the two thats for sure! She had something so special in her gymnastics. I was so proud and happy for her that she finally got her gold!

[@elizabethhurley1129]

I agree - Shawn is THE BEST!! Love Nastia because Shawn loves her so much.

[@alisias8365]

Me too! I loved her power and energy. Nastia was more long lines and flow, not my style.

[@williegordon9236]

@@elizabethhurley1129 Love the way they put Shawn's head with the headphones on her body on the beam.

[@aabaahgnaarbuulaajaadiijn744]

Me too. Totally Team Shawn. But they’re both great & proud of them both.

[@732am7]

I absolutely loved them both, I wish Nastia's more artistic style had stuck around though. Now it seems like it's only power gymnasts who score.

[@organize1979]

“We’re all doing our best and that’s all that matters” this brought tears to my eyes and inspiration to my heart!! Love that. Love Shawn!

[@chelseafailla9887]

I love what the coach said about just doing her best and competing against herself, not the other athletes ♥️

[@ramona283]

Her balance beam is so unique. Its very memorable to me. It's very much her style. I love her so much! ❤

[@michelea2326]

This is my favorite beam routine of all time. I cry every time I watch it.

[@lalareal180]

Karen... Clearly you havent seen the best beam workers in the sport!

[@michelea2326]

@@lalareal180 Noooo, I've seen a lot of beam work over the years and I still really love this routine the most. I'm allowed to have a favorite of my choosing! (Karen? Why does favoring this routine make me a Karen? I don't think you know what a Karen is.)

[@thoseriseofkingdomsadswith972]

@@lalareal180 She said it's her favorite, not that it was the best. Flop.

[@denisewalsh6586]

It is perfect..no wobbles and difficult elements.

[@MasterofMizu]

Definitely a bit over-edited, but nice to hear Shawn's take and the background.

[@tminus21]

went to the comments to say the same thing too much editing !! its actually annoying to watch! I just want to see shawn speak

[@Yawninator]

If you want to see it without all the editing, her and her husbands channel have her reaction to it and it’s better.

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

Love the podium respect, and doing the best you can do.

[@simonfea2]

The fondness of her memories on her face is so sweet.

[@m.e.beth.d8770]

Shawn is my all time favorite to watch on beam. Her precision is so satisfying to watch and her arms are always in the perfect place.

[@Nurturing2]

This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL❣️ It’s refreshing to hear the integrity and quality of character exemplified in this clip. My heart is full!!! ♥️❤️♥️

[@sallyhudson7196]

My favorite gymnast ever! Just something special about Shawn. ❤️

[@aabaahgnaarbuulaajaadiijn744]

Mine too. 💙💙

[@kayelle8005]

In my top five. My favourite on beam by a very long margin.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

My mom loves Shawn as if she were her own daughter

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Great. Shawn still has that little girl giggle that is SOOO cute.

[@armyvet8279]

She has the prettiest smile ever! Beautifully woman!

[@thrillcker68]

I loved this video it was nice to hear from Shawn’s perspective. I watched that live and maybe 100x since and still love it. Shawn and Nastia are 2 very different gymnasts and I appreciate both Shawn’s power and Nastia’s elegance long lines.

[@hugodaniel8975]

Didn't know Lee coached her on beam, that's why there's a female voice cheering in the audience when she nailed the turn.

[@michaelshelley1289]

LOVED this....my eyes were glued to the screen every time you performed!!!! Just amazing!!!

[@marigoldgatus7895]

This beam routine of Shawn Johnson is so solid all throughout. In every competition, what matters the most is that you were better than before & that you broke your own record. Great job here Team USA 🇺🇸 💯

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

She is suuuch a class act, it's insane. Her and phelps are the goat

[@JenevaGriffin]

Literally my favorite bean routine of all time! I could watch it a million times.

[@limeiraleonardo]

Everything in my gymnastics fan’s life started with her ❤️

[@hugodaniel8975]

Each part of her routine is so hard, she made it like she's on the floor.

[@Anushka-fz9bm]

the like is for the last few lines she said .....lovely

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Shawn is such a superstar.

[@jazzy7271]

Wow!!! Love you Shawn. You are AMAZING

[@jeff_lepoet]

I remember that. She was amazing . The best ever . 🇧🇷

[@Clarey-ke6vb]

Love Shawn!!! I remember watching you back then! So exciting!!

[@athayde1989]

I live in Brazil and in my english course I presented a work based on Shawn and this gold medal when the teacher told us to present something about a famous american. It was 2009!

[@kendiikendra1531]

Aww she was so little! I love the editing

[@fearlesssfcappuccino]

Super over-edited, but love seeing Shawn Johnson's reaction!!

[@aabaahgnaarbuulaajaadiijn744]

*I want Shawn to interview the 2008 Team China Women’s Gymnastics team on her KZbin channel. I think that would be such a cool video!* I love that the USA & China teams were so friendly with each other. Rooting for the whole rest of the world and their athletes and people to thrive and succeed is one of the best things about the Olympics for me. 🌍🏆🕊

[@jdyn322]

I remember watching this! Shawn is an Icon!

[@matthewhines9787]

"I got screamed at by the coordinator..." Another reason to be disgusted at Marta.

[@karyon1007]

Was looking to see how many people caught that. I think Shawn might've been about to actually say her name but stopped herself or something.

[@aabaahgnaarbuulaajaadiijn744]

@@karyon1007 wow. :( so disconcerting that there was so much abuse in team USA gymnastics for so many years. Shawn and her coach chow are the perfect example and proof that it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m endlessly proud of all the athletes who have spoken up in recent years (& before). Bravo to them.

[@rizzo02481]

Oh I was wondering who she was talking about!

[@jdcharlie]

Did the scream help or not though? Did she finish with an Olympic gold?

[@karyon1007]

@@jdcharlie Defending a child abuser who protected pedophiles? That's what you wanna do? You're either clueless or trolling, and IDK which is worse here.

[@takumi2023]

@shawn Johnson thanks for doing these breakdowns for people who don't understand the sport and showing us the human side of the competition.

[@TheMarandaWrites]

Watching this makes me miss being a gymnast so much! Also, I think it’s so beautiful how you hugged the other competitors on the podium. You are such a humble human being, and a powerful force. Congrats on all of your success and beautiful family. 🫶🏻💗💖

[@jennaye8142]

I feel like its that minset we get sometimes where we're like "I'm gonna give 100% in practice" and then when you actually get onstage and it's your moment, you psych out the pressure and just hard focus, and you give 110% because now you're actually giving it your ALL

[@goobs3988]

the flood of error msgs and then the cricket chirping is a nice touch

[@Fishing2024-p6b]

Queen on beam.

[@ericvansickle4305]

The pride of Iowa!

[@guillelainez]

Best Olympics EVER!

[@VITOMIRPAPUGA]

Shawn you are a legend and this is coming from an Aussie.

[@KarenWoolstrum]

I LOVE her!!!!!

[@MrJbee1982]

Best beam worker EVER.

[@Disney582]

Love the video, hate the editing though - it's way too much and annoying!

[@kat-tl3rz]

yeah

[@maddiepilz5711]

Can't watch this even though I want to

[@juliaanne3198]

Exactly

[@MusicInMyHeart]

Agreed. Way too busy.

[@christykelly1]

@@itz_toca_rosie21 It’s feedback so that this channel can improve, they are not trying to be mean, they are just giving constructive criticism

[@rose281396]

Love Shawn Johnson East!

[@bamboozi]

Chills!! Shawn is so cool!!!

[@элвэргаларга]

Que poderosa rutina de viga bravo shaw siempre te admire ❤😚😘

[@MissLauraSquared]

1:20 I feel like this actually is somewhat normal. For someone who went into music performance and played through so many percussion pieces, pieces become muscle memory for us. Although you want to be focused, it has never been uncommon for me to just kind of go into some kind of daze when performing. I think this just shows how crazy cool muscle memory is. Totally normal, Shawn!

[@ricardoabrego6066]

ella tan simpática y tiene una hermosa sonrisa.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

2:53 I mean, I think a variety of athletes and performers alike can 100% grasp how you can be shocked after a performance, especially after failing during practice, etc.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Love this!

[@BrandonWestfall]

What a beautiful woman with a beautiful family.

[@ycao6]

Love love love Shawn!

[@rmannayr2129]

GO SHAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I fully believe putting CHILDREN through this is insane. The sheer pressure of being one of the main competitors of one of most popular Olympic sports

[@addie3147]

it’s their choice tho

[@BrandonWestfall]

@@addie3147 Most the time it's not. There's so much external pressure even if they're being told they don't have to do it.

[@conelord1984]

It is pitiful that humankind got this weak. For most of human history "children" went to war at a lower age than this. Here some late teen athletes had to deal with some pressure and got better physically and mentally because of it.

[@rmannayr2129]

I REMEMBER SHAWN'S PERFORMANCE!

[@AnnieOhhAnniee]

Omg I LOVE SHAWN

[@skahler]

That ending concept is the mindset of all winners in life

[@janeraymond5214]

Nice video, Shawn, thanx!

[@Mallorymomoftwo]

You are one of my favorites! I think Simone is very talented but I’m kinda tired of people saying how amazing and great she is. Shawn seems so humble and generally was appreciative of her medal.

[@daniellebailey41]

Hi Shawn, you are so great at gymnastics. I want to be just like you when I’m older!❤

[@dr.sagarguru9356]

Agar hame Olympics me jyada medal lana he, toh phir gymnastics aur swimming me medal jitna bahot jaruri he..hindustan zindabad..

[@IvoryLady2477]

so proud of you

[@mishan321]

she's been my idol since i was 5

[@SH-co8de]

4:55 min of her is not enough

[@hugodaniel8975]

I also love Shawn

[@zoew_]

she has a family channel

[@SH-co8de]

@@zoew_ yeah but this is the OLYMPIC CHANNEL

[@AA-bp9pd]

She’s awesome

[@art3miszia]

Beautiful 🇧🇷

[@TGoD304]

My High School crush

[@lexry6520]

This video would be a lot more enjoyable without half of the editing fluff thrown in. :/

[@chloenkitty]

Queen of the balance beam

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Love it!!

[@mirandaferran9401]

One of the best!!!!!

[@reverethepatriot1776]

Oh my gosh there is like editing for each sentence 😂

[@Luis-ht4tl]

Love your smile ❤❤

[@thitasiriwimonmas7789]

Btw it’s standing full not standing poll at 1.28 😂😅

[@DaveoMC]

A great champ...

[@theminion8665]

Too much editing ruined the video. It looks like a video to grab attention made for babies

[@ebrady61491]

Love her

[@serbowdster2311]

Pretty, I’m not talking about the routine but the reaction vid, very pretty smile.

[@ericlongoria6541]

Merica! 🇺🇲

[@macmacmacdre650]

cant believe i had a crush on her in high school 😆

[@felipecarrasco3256]

It is great , 🎉👏

[@arturaguiar3703]

Shawn ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@denisewalsh6586]

She had a harder routine than Biles minus the dismount..she did not wobble like alot did at 2024 Olympics on beam.

[@daisybarajas__]

Love the video! Love the editing!!

[@lukelee3]

Still the highest score on beam at Olympics

[@LinguisticSugar]

Had a crush on her back then... as beautiful as ever.

[@pierrebarrallon7769]

Omg it’s you

[@thommyturtle209]

Olympic Champion-----amazing title

[@eddienash2095]

I have such a crush on her 😊

[@pretzelsfan]

captions need to be copyedited lol

[@ansaksa]

I am sure Martha yelled at her

[@TiffanyCalverley]

Bless Scott Bergman

[@Monopolyfriends]

I know it’s a lot to ask, but I would love to se Svetlana Khorkina UB EF 2000 routine. Just her reaction after a dramatical AA competition.

[@heyjude445]

Love Shawn, but omg the editing on this video was way too distracting 😵‍💫

[@MingRose]

The flickering film reel effects and extra animations are so distracting.

[@Dietcokeslut]

Whoever edited this video OVER did the cutesy effects 😪

[@GhANeC]

Interesting name

[@Dhruv-Malik]

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