Shawn Johnson Retires From Gymnastics

Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics today, Sunday,June 3, just four days before the start of the US championships.
After seriously damaging her left knee in a January 2010 ski accident Johnson has had repeated setbacks and feared she was putting her long-term health at risk by continuing to try to make a the Olympic team this year.
The 20-year-old tells The Associated Press:
"It ...

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