I think her early beam routines had more difficulty than anybody I've ever seen, even Simone and the Russians. The most incredible thing is she only took one pause!
@@agent606 true, was about to comment this, shawn johnson is my absolute fav but komova's beam was crazy at 13 wish she was able to keep it more or less for olympics :(
@@tminus21 luckily komova was coached by her parents for her childhood but once the Russian national gymnastics trainers got their hands on her they destroyed what was unbelievable talent and confidence.
All that talent on top of going to school full time and participating in other sports, and training less than half the time other elites train. That either speaks to her talent, or says having a normal life makes for a better gymnast. Or both.
Chow was as amazing a Coach as Shawn was a gymnast. He knew how to bring out the absolute best in her. She was golden and she brought it out of her. She has always been one of my favorites and he has been my top choice as a coach.
Not without good reason, but not only was she an outstanding gymnast, she seems as honestly genuine and nice a person as you'd ever meet. She's married with 2 children now at age 30. Good things happened to good people, and God has truly blessed her. Best wishes this Holiday Season, Shellee.
I agree I love Simone biles but Shawn never gave even a wobble in the beam yes her 1 step when landing she was a special gymnast I loved Kim zeneskial. Dominic Dawes, and , Dominique M,Shannon miller,Gabby and Ally , Aliya Mustafa, Shawn Johnson , Naustia Luikin ,Simone biles,I love Jordan chilies her personality was great I liked Raigan Smith Lauri Hernandes , I felt terrible for Maggie nichols she was solid but bec she was the first to mention the Nasser they weren’t going to pick her so sad they rather protect a predictor bec they don’t want bad press and to lose money when the dumb asses forgot it’s the gymnast that makes people watch I could careless about the Karolies why so many girls had eating disorders bec the karolies still wanted that Romanian long legged body when majority of the woman’s gymnast were healthy and had muscle they didn’t look sick . It’s why the 1996 girls all looked so thin but you want them healthy and if their not eating than it will cause the body to attack the mucel and it’s why injuries occur more
She was incredible even from such an early age. I will always love Sean Johnson here.We are in 2024 and they're still showing her 2008 Olympic beam routine.Because it's better than what's going on today
People obsess so much over Biles but I personally find the athletes like Johnson, especially Johnson, more pleasing to watch and also so fantastic. Sure, Biles can do the most difficult skills but they didn't even exist (including most skills that weren't invented by Biles or first competed by Biles) when Johnson was competing, and who knows, she may have been able to do a lot of those skills herself. But what I ALWAYS find lacking in Biles' routines is the elegance. She has the muscles and power and definitely knows how to use them to throw hard ass skills, but she lacks the grace and elegance that makes a poetic statement and thus a connection with many of us watching. She CONSTANTLY takes huge leaps while pretty out of control of her landings (especially on floor) and things because she's putting far too much power into everything she does instead of letting the artistry blend in. Biles is amazing in her own right and incredibly impressive in many ways. I do enjoy seeing what new skill she's decided to give a go, but I miss the grace and elegance while also doing hard elements we saw with Johnson, Liuken and so many others. I wish they were all the same age so we could see them all compete NOW and try the SAME skills to see what differences we'd see between all their styles. It would be so amazing if they'd all been competing at the same time.
There was evidence of just how far she'd go in just 3 yrs from this event. It was so tragic that she got hurt in a skiing accident prior to her second chance at an Olympic event. I think she could have easily eclipsed the total medal count at that time for a USA gymnast.(Shannon Miller and later Simone Biles with 7.) I think that with today's surgical technology she could have returned to her prior level. She got hurt in 2009.
@@rachelplows3001 that's not particularly true. They can hit 180, it's doesnt look like it because people compare that to over split and hyper extending the legs like the Russians and chinese do. Not to mention, the americans have been much more muscular in the 2000s quads, so that also makes it look like they don't hit 180. They struggle more with body shape in the air. Theres really only a select few cases of american gymnasts that cant hit 180 consistently like aly raisman, or just not at all like mykayla skinner
People don't seem to understand that hitting 180° in a leap requires flexibility and strength and technique. It is not just a flexibility skill. There are many athletes who could hit a split, even an oversplit while on the ground stretching easily, but cannot manage to hit 180° while in the air. That isn't because they aren't flexible. That is a matter of strength and technique. Shawn's body type also doesn't lead to impressive splits and leaps though. Even when her leaps definitely hit 180° they often look significantly less.
@@rachelmarie2228 Correct me if I'm wrong because I'm definitely not an expert, but I think I've read somewhere that it is also a matter of passive flexibility (which is required by most of static stretches, like a normal split on the floor) versus active flexibility; the latter, as you said, requires strength and mobility, so a very different use of the muscles involved.
This is absolutely amazing, but I’m wondering if it’s safe for a 13 year old, still developing, girl to be performing a tucked full-in on a hard competition surface?
She practiced much less hours than other elite gymnasts. Chow made sure she had a normal childhood along with sport. She didn’t have to home school and do 40 hours a week in a gym. She was like Simone, natural air awareness and strength. Her routine just two years later was much much much more difficult so chow paced her well.
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I genuinely cannot believe she had this acro series this flawless at 13!
This is video evidence though 😅
same
same i can’t even do that on floor never mind beam
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I think her early beam routines had more difficulty than anybody I've ever seen, even Simone and the Russians. The most incredible thing is she only took one pause!
Except komova. Her routine at 13 was literally insanity.
@@agent606 true, was about to comment this, shawn johnson is my absolute fav but komova's beam was crazy at 13
wish she was able to keep it more or less for olympics :(
@@tminus21 luckily komova was coached by her parents for her childhood but once the Russian national gymnastics trainers got their hands on her they destroyed what was unbelievable talent and confidence.
@@agent606 that really makes me so sad.
does she have a documentary?
All that talent on top of going to school full time and participating in other sports, and training less than half the time other elites train. That either speaks to her talent, or says having a normal life makes for a better gymnast. Or both.
She radiates absolute confidence on beam.
Her routine didn’t hardly change at all up to her Olympic routine! Hey if it works, stick with it!👏🏻👏🏻
Her floor was diff
A confident, consistent, beam worker is the epitome of all that the sport stands for. By far my fav apparatus, IF done like this
So… only when a world champion does it?
Not many done like this though! Her speed is incredible.
Shawn is all those things, but beam working is definitely not all that this sport stands for.
Chow was as amazing a Coach as Shawn was a gymnast. He knew how to bring out the absolute best in her. She was golden and she brought it out of her. She has always been one of my favorites and he has been my top choice as a coach.
You could see he was amazing coach
A beam and floor icon!! So proud of her, she will always be one of my favorites!
Same
Love the combo pike jump + front sommie + back tuck 0:17
Same here. I had 0 idea she ever did something as intricate as that.
@Sakusa’s mask yep my mistake i just realised, it is a wolf jump and a pike is a different version of this jump
Shawn Johnson / She’s from my hometown and we were SO PROUD of her, a 🥇 gold and 🥈 silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics! OUTSTANDING!
Not without good reason, but not only was she an outstanding gymnast, she seems as honestly genuine and nice a person as you'd ever meet. She's married with 2 children now at age 30. Good things happened to good people, and God has truly blessed her. Best wishes this Holiday Season, Shellee.
She is the absolute best - ever!! Easy to understand why you'd be proud of her.
Probably one of the most level cool headed gymnasts ive ever seen. She always looks relaxed psychologically.
That switch leap to two layout step outs watch amazing
THIRTEEN?! I never knew she was this incredible from such a young age. Always love Shawn🤍
She has such a beautiful back handspring form on beam here.
Shawn Johnson had to be the cutest kid. Even as a kid she performed like a champion. What a winner.
Simone may be the GOAT but Shawn was untouchable on Beam!
The GOATS live in the 80's.
@@bluejhaygrl 90’s. But the difficulty now is unbelievable!!
I agree I love Simone biles but Shawn never gave even a wobble in the beam yes her 1 step when landing she was a special gymnast I loved Kim zeneskial. Dominic Dawes, and , Dominique M,Shannon miller,Gabby and Ally , Aliya Mustafa, Shawn Johnson , Naustia Luikin ,Simone biles,I love Jordan chilies her personality was great I liked Raigan Smith Lauri Hernandes , I felt terrible for Maggie nichols she was solid but bec she was the first to mention the Nasser they weren’t going to pick her so sad they rather protect a predictor bec they don’t want bad press and to lose money when the dumb asses forgot it’s the gymnast that makes people watch I could careless about the Karolies why so many girls had eating disorders bec the karolies still wanted that Romanian long legged body when majority of the woman’s gymnast were healthy and had muscle they didn’t look sick . It’s why the 1996 girls all looked so thin but you want them healthy and if their not eating than it will cause the body to attack the mucel and it’s why injuries occur more
@@Saleigh Kim Zemeskal is my all time favorite gymnast!!
A dynamo! That beam routine is endless and she just go from one skill to another without any pause. Really amazing
@Shawn Johnson I loved This only 13 you re a Natural that's also put in the work
Shawn Johnson is one of my favorite Olympians along with Aly Raisman and Simone Biles.
She was incredible even from such an early age. I will always love Sean Johnson here.We are in 2024 and they're still showing her 2008 Olympic beam routine.Because it's better than what's going on today
You could definitely see the greatness in her future, so much poise and determination in such a young girl.
…she is one with the beam…absolutely one of the best “beamers” ever neck and neck with Nadia…❤
Amazing 😀 she could win gold this year with those performance's. Incredible.
The execution of both routines is stunning! 🔥
She does everything so precisely and I love how she always tucks with her knees together, especially on that Arabian.
Baby Shawn! I am so glad she is one of the athletes that caught fire, as the commentator said.
People obsess so much over Biles but I personally find the athletes like Johnson, especially Johnson, more pleasing to watch and also so fantastic. Sure, Biles can do the most difficult skills but they didn't even exist (including most skills that weren't invented by Biles or first competed by Biles) when Johnson was competing, and who knows, she may have been able to do a lot of those skills herself. But what I ALWAYS find lacking in Biles' routines is the elegance. She has the muscles and power and definitely knows how to use them to throw hard ass skills, but she lacks the grace and elegance that makes a poetic statement and thus a connection with many of us watching. She CONSTANTLY takes huge leaps while pretty out of control of her landings (especially on floor) and things because she's putting far too much power into everything she does instead of letting the artistry blend in. Biles is amazing in her own right and incredibly impressive in many ways. I do enjoy seeing what new skill she's decided to give a go, but I miss the grace and elegance while also doing hard elements we saw with Johnson, Liuken and so many others. I wish they were all the same age so we could see them all compete NOW and try the SAME skills to see what differences we'd see between all their styles. It would be so amazing if they'd all been competing at the same time.
Johnson couldn’t even do a 180 leap. You miss whiteness not artistry nothing was artistic about shawn Johnson who couldn’t do one 180 leap.
@@gymlandia4467 Bingo. The coded language is so obvious.
“You’re never sure who you are going to see pop out and catch fire.” I would say that young lady certainly did 😊
Just great!!
She's wonderful.
Enjoyed watching her through the years of her career. One of my favorites because of her sheer gutsiness!
She is still the Queen of the beam
she was so tight and clean with all her movements. so polished.
My favorite beamer!!
That 13 yo is now in her 20s, married and has 2 children a girl 2 and a boy 1. Also a two time winner of dancing with the stars.
Perfect moves amazing
I think Olympic gymnasts are the most talented, skilled athletes
She reminds me of Kim's Zymmeskal. Just dynamite an absolute muscle packed powerhouse!
13, unreal
Superb!❤️
Dude the height on that back layout
🤸♂️🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♂️
PERFEIÇÃO.
Excellent!
BEAUTIFUL
Impresionante esos brincos, wow !!
Screw whoever made the comment about "make eye contact with the audience".
Shawns here to win, not to "engage the audience".
If she was competing now she’d win hands down
When did she start gymnastics
Niiiice wolf jump to punch front combo!
What year would this footage have been shot??
That blue candy wrapper fits so nicely on her
Awesome!
What level
wow thats the same year I graduated high school
Hey... Anyone remember hunter in the gym... Whatever happened to her
Awesome!!
13!!!!!!!
It’s amazing!
My toxic trait is thinking I can do this
Shut up about eyes on the spectators.
Shes there to do a job & she did it.
13 wow
Meanwhile... this is a whole CHILD. 🔥
There was evidence of just how far she'd go in just 3 yrs from this event. It was so tragic that she got hurt in a skiing accident prior to her second chance at an Olympic event. I think she could have easily eclipsed the total medal count at that time for a USA gymnast.(Shannon Miller and later Simone Biles with 7.) I think that with today's surgical technology she could have returned to her prior level. She got hurt in 2009.
THIRTEEN?!?
i can barely do a handstand on beam-
Wowww I’m 13 and a level 6
Its interesting how she can hit a split but never managed to hit 180 on that switch leap
Many American gymnasts seem to struggle hitting 180 on the leaps and splits, unfortunately.
@@rachelplows3001 that's not particularly true. They can hit 180, it's doesnt look like it because people compare that to over split and hyper extending the legs like the Russians and chinese do. Not to mention, the americans have been much more muscular in the 2000s quads, so that also makes it look like they don't hit 180. They struggle more with body shape in the air. Theres really only a select few cases of american gymnasts that cant hit 180 consistently like aly raisman, or just not at all like mykayla skinner
People don't seem to understand that hitting 180° in a leap requires flexibility and strength and technique. It is not just a flexibility skill. There are many athletes who could hit a split, even an oversplit while on the ground stretching easily, but cannot manage to hit 180° while in the air.
That isn't because they aren't flexible. That is a matter of strength and technique.
Shawn's body type also doesn't lead to impressive splits and leaps though. Even when her leaps definitely hit 180° they often look significantly less.
@@rachelmarie2228 Correct me if I'm wrong because I'm definitely not an expert, but I think I've read somewhere that it is also a matter of passive flexibility (which is required by most of static stretches, like a normal split on the floor) versus active flexibility; the latter, as you said, requires strength and mobility, so a very different use of the muscles involved.
@@rachelmarie2228 but shawn does hit her splits, just not the switch half
Screw making eye contact with the crowd.
These are very dangerous moves for any gymnast.
I was 5'7" when i was 13 lol
She is one of the best out there !!!
Beam? There was a beam? Oh yes, the first floor was a bit narrow.
Are you sure she's 13 here? She looks 11.
Who is the female commentator?
Shannon Miller
This is absolutely amazing, but I’m wondering if it’s safe for a 13 year old, still developing, girl to be performing a tucked full-in on a hard competition surface?
Shawn Johnson today, her body is remarkably in tact for a former elite gymnast
She practiced much less hours than other elite gymnasts. Chow made sure she had a normal childhood along with sport. She didn’t have to home school and do 40 hours a week in a gym. She was like Simone, natural air awareness and strength. Her routine just two years later was much much much more difficult so chow paced her well.
Man, she was a little kid
This is like shocking lol
i'm so sorry but i read "13 year old shane dawson"
She hardly pauses
bro I'm 13 and can BARLEY do a cartwheel on beam, her on the other hand was 13 and doing back aerials
Look at the audience??
That does NOT gain points.
Eye contact is bs.
Just busta move.
i didn’t even start gymnastics until 13 and then there’s her 🥲
AMAZING!!!!!
Amazing !!!