But her most formidable challenge wasn’t physical—it was Shawn Johnson. The powerhouse gymnast stormed onto the scene with back-to-back triumphs, becoming the fresh face of American gymnastics.

In the event of traveling with three kids under 5, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East and her husband Andrew East have a strong case for gold. "We will be a circus walking," Shawn, 32, joked with E!

It's been 16 years since Shawn Johnson ... I’m just cheering them on." Johnson's attendance at the games comes at maybe the peak of women's sports. Women's gymnastics is always must-watch ...