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Shawn Johnson, 'Dancing With the Stars' Partner Join Gabby Douglas, Other Gymnasts on Kellogg's Tour
Gymnast-turned-dancing sensation says she's thrilled to return to her hometown and join in the post-Olympic celebration.

Retired West Des Moines gymnast and current “Dancing With the Stars” sensation Shawn Johnson and her dancing partner, Derek Hough will be special guests at the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, the USA Gymnastics web site has announced.
Johnson and Hough will join the Olympians – who include Gabby Douglas, who trained at the same West Des Moines gym as Johnson – in one of the show’s choreographed numbers.
"I am so proud of what our team did in London this past summer, and excited to be a part of their post-Olympic celebration in Des Moines," said Johnson, who won the gold medal on the balance beam and three silver medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, then went on to show her versitality as the DWTS Mirror Ball trophy in 2009.
"Derek and I are so thankful for the support we are receiving on 'Dancing with the Stars' and excited to be involved in the Kellogg's Tour stop in my hometown,” Johnson said. “It is going to be a lot of fun."
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