Scott Johnson (gymnast)
Scott Philip Johnson (born 12 July 1961) is a retired American artistic gymnast. He represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the 1984 gold medal winning team,[2] and he was the team captain in 1988. He made history at the 1987 Pan American Games by becoming the first gymnast to win a medal on each event.[3]
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Full name | Scott Philip Johnson |
Country represented | United States |
Born | Cincinnati, Ohio | July 12, 1961
Hometown | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Residence | Oviedo, Florida |
Height | 5 ft 2 1⁄2 in (159 cm)[1] |
Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Years on national team | 1980-1988 |
College team | University of Nebraska |
Retired | 1988 |
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Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson was a member of the World Championship teams in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1987.[4] While competing for the University of Nebraska, Johnson won 11 All-American Titles. He was nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award in 1988.[5]
References
- "Scott Johnson". Sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- "U.S. Medalists at Olympic Games- Men & Women Artistic Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- "Scott Johnson". American Entertainment International Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- "JOHNSON, Scott". USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- "Scott Johnson". Legacy USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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