Scott Johnson (gymnast)

Scott Philip Johnson (born July 12, 1961) is a retired American artistic gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and 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,[1] 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 in each event.[2]

Scott Johnson
Full nameScott Philip Johnson
Country representedUnited States
Born (1961-07-12) July 12, 1961 (age 63)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
HometownColorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
ResidenceOviedo, Florida, U.S.
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Years on national team1981–1988
College teamNebraska Cornhuskers
Retired1988
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's artistic gymnastics
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 0 0
Pan American Games 4 4 0
Total 5 4 0
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Team
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis All-around
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Rings
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Parallel bars
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Floor
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Pommel horse
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Vault
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Horizontal bar

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson was a member of the World Championship teams in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1987.[3] While competing for the University of Nebraska, Johnson won 11 All-American Titles. He was nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award in 1988.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Medalists at Olympic Games- Men & Women Artistic Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  2. ^ "Scott Johnson". American Entertainment International Speakers Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "JOHNSON, Scott". USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  4. ^ "Scott Johnson". Legacy USA Gymnastics. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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