Shawn Johnson is one of two members already confirmed for the US Olympic gymnastics team. (The remaining four members will be chosen on July 20.) She’s also one of the most popular members of the entire US Olympic team.

The 16-year-old Iowan is the 2007 World All-Round Champion as well as the 2007 and 2008 US National All-Round Champion.

Johnson is one of just a handful of gymnastic in the world that perform the difficult “G” elements in three events. She’s also know for including the 2 1/2 turn Yurchenko vault.

You can read more about Shawn in her blog.

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Meet the US Olympic Team: Shawn Johnson