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Reading - An interview with Sean Johnson

Get a sneak peek inside the life of this US gold medal winning Olympic gymnast!

Where are you from? Des Moines, Iowa. I live there now.

Who do you train with? A lot of people think I have a private coach. But I train with 13 other girls at the gym.

How often do you practice? Most athletes train about 45 hours a week. But my parents want me to have a “normal life.” I train about 25 hours a week. I usually work out four hours a day during the week, and 5 to 6 hours on Saturdays. I don’t practice on Sundays.

What do you eat to stay healthy? I have to watch my diet to be a healthy gymnast. But I don’t get stressed about it.

What are your favorite foods? Chicken and steak kebabs, peaches and cream, and corn on the cob.

What do you do when you’re not training? I love to ride horses and spend time with my friends.

What do you do for good luck? I always travel with my blankets. But I don’t believe in good-luck charms!

Who are your biggest fans? My mom, dad, and of course my coach!