We recently released our newest FloFilms video, Legends: Shawn Johnson. While this feature covered many aspects of Johnson’s life post-gymnastics, there are always stories and anecdotes that get left on the cutting room floor. Below is an uncut clip from Johnson where she offers advice to gymnasts preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics.


Shawn Johnson secured her spot in gymnastics history at the 2008 Olympic Games when she won a gold medal on beam and three silver medals with the team, in the all-around, and on floor. With eight years to reflect on her time at the Olympics, she still struggles to define the appropriate balance between enjoying the Olympic atmosphere and staying laser-focused on gymnastics. Watch her unedited response to the question, "What advice would you give to the gymnasts who will make the 2016 Rio Olympic team?"



While she admits that she sometimes feels like she missed out on the overall Olympic experience, she realizes she needed to be that focused to achieve the success she did.

To the gymnasts on the Rio team: "Buckle up and get ready!"


Watch the trailer for our Legends: Shawn Johnson video below and see the full video here.




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Full Legends: Shawn Johnson video here 
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