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]

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