Scott Johnson (gymnast)

Scott Philip Johnson (born July 12, 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]

Scott Johnson
Full nameScott Philip Johnson
Country represented United States
Born (1961-07-12) July 12, 1961
Cincinnati, Ohio
HometownColorado Springs, Colorado
ResidenceOviedo, Florida
Height5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (159 cm)[1]
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Years on national team1980-1988
College teamUniversity of Nebraska
Retired1988
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1984 Los AngelesTeam
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1987 IndianapolisTeam
Gold medal – first place1987 IndianapolisAll-around
Gold medal – first place1987 IndianapolisParallel Bars
Gold medal – first place1987 IndianapolisRings
Silver medal – second place1987 IndianapolisFloor
Silver medal – second place1987 IndianapolisHorizontal Bar
Silver medal – second place1987 IndianapolisPommel Horse
Silver medal – second place1987 IndianapolisVault

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
  1. "Scott Johnson". Sports-reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  2. "U.S. Medalists at Olympic Games- Men & Women Artistic Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  3. "Scott Johnson". American Entertainment International Speakers Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  4. "JOHNSON, Scott". USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  5. "Scott Johnson". Legacy USA Gymnastics. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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