It was more like "laundry television" rather than "laptop television", but it was pure joy on a Saturday afternoon. I watched the American Cup gymnastics championship, and enjoyed seeing a new Sweetheart hit the gymnastics scene in the US. No, excuse me, the world.
An energetic and extremely talented 15-year-old girl (from my hometown of West Des Moines, Iowa), won the Cup during her first appearance in a Senior-level competition. Shawn Johnson is prime for a spot on the Olympic team next year in Beijing, and I am happy to head up her (unofficial) California Fan Club!
What a fantastic opportunity for the US gymnastics scene, and what an *amazing* opportunity to highlight Shawn Johnson, her coaches and the state of Iowa in the world of gymnastics.
Of course, I would be remiss if I did not give a shout-out to American Jonathan Horton, who proudly won back-to-back American Cup championships.
My wife and I have had the pleasure of watching Shawn in many meets as my daughter competes for Cardinal Gymnastics at ISU. It is great for our state! I hope everyone supports her monetarily as this is a big financial undertaking. Go Shawn!
Posted by: Rod Nedved | March 20, 2007 at 12:09 PM