Read more gymnast stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/9700/gymnast.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:47:24 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/59524/olympian-johnson-crowned-dancing-queen.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagShawn Johnson now has a Dancing With the Stars' mirror ball trophy to put alongside her Olympic medals, Extra reports. The gymnast—at 17, the youngest star to compete on the show—took first place along with dancing partner Mark Ballas, leaving Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke in second place,...http://www.newser.com/story/59524/olympian-johnson-crowned-dancing-queen.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 19 May 2009 23:30:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54579/olympian-could-be-the-dancing-queen.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagShawn Johnson could rake in a bundle if she succeeds as a reality star, TMZ reports. The Dancing with the Stars contestant, whose contract to appear on the show had to be approved by a judge because she’s a minor, made $125,000 just for being a contestant. The Olympian...http://www.newser.com/story/54579/olympian-could-be-the-dancing-queen.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 27 Mar 2009 13:30:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54545/shawn-johnsons-alleged-stalker-pleads-not-guilty.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe man accused of stalking Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson pleaded not guilty to all charges yesterday, E! reports. In addition to his felony stalking charge, Robert O’Ryan, 34, is charged with two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm. He is being held on $220,000 bail, and his preliminary...http://www.newser.com/story/54545/shawn-johnsons-alleged-stalker-pleads-not-guilty.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 27 Mar 2009 7:00:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54389/shawn-johnson-stalker-busted-at-dancing-lot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA man obsessed with Shawn Johnson has been arrested after jumping a fence in a bid to get on the set of Dancing With the Stars , People reports. Two loaded guns, duct tape, love letters and memorabilia featuring the 17-year-old Olympic gymnast were found in the man's car after he...http://www.newser.com/story/54389/shawn-johnson-stalker-busted-at-dancing-lot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Mar 2009 2:07:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38882/officials-clear-chinese-gymnasts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagChina's 2008 gold medal gymnasts are in the clear, after international gymnastics officials said today the documentation provided confirms the women were old enough to compete. But the Chinese team that won the bronze medal 8 years ago still faces questions about the age of two competitors.http://www.newser.com/story/38882/officials-clear-chinese-gymnasts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 01 Oct 2008 9:30:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35576/in-age-flap-ioc-lacks-spine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter weeks of speculation about underage Chinese gymnasts and reports that at least two of them are not yet 16, the International Olympic Committee is investigating yet still sitting on its hands, Sally Jenkins writes in the Washington Post . The question “is whether the IOC is genuinely trying to govern...http://www.newser.com/story/35576/in-age-flap-ioc-lacks-spine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 22 Aug 2008 16:58:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35242/johnson-nabs-gold-on-beam.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagShawn Johnson finally got her Olympic gold medal in the last event of the women's gymnastics competition today on the balance beam. When her routine, chock-full of difficult tricks, earned a 16.225, Johnson's grin was a thousand times wider than the 4-inch-wide beam she had just conquered.http://www.newser.com/story/35242/johnson-nabs-gold-on-beam.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 19 Aug 2008 7:40:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35181/disappointment-has-a-silver-medal-lining.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDespite failing to win an individual medal, and her tearful insistence that she cost the US the team gold, gymnast Alicia Sacramone is enjoying wild popularity among fans across the world, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. "I guess it's kind of surprising,” said Sacramone, who has climbed as high as...http://www.newser.com/story/35181/disappointment-has-a-silver-medal-lining.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 18 Aug 2008 17:45:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35176/obscure-tiebreaker-gives-chinas-he-gold-over-liukin.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagChinese gymnast He Kexin won a gold medal on the women’s uneven bars today, despite exactly same score as American Nastia Liukin, the New York Times reports. Liukin and He each scored 16.725, but since gymnastics no longer gives out dual medals, He was awarded the gold, thanks to...http://www.newser.com/story/35176/obscure-tiebreaker-gives-chinas-he-gold-over-liukin.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 18 Aug 2008 12:21:40 CDT