Scott Johnson (gymnast)

Scott Johnson
Full name Scott Philip Johnson
Country represented United States
Born July 12, 1961
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hometown Colorado Springs, Colorado
Residence Oviedo, Florida
Height 5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (159 cm)
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
Years on national team 1980-1988
College team University of Nebraska
Retired 1988
Medal record
Representing United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Team
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis All-around
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Parallel Bars
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Rings
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Floor
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Horizontal Bar
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Pommel Horse
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Vault

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, 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.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson was a member of the World Championship teams in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1987. While competing for the University of Nebraska, Johnson won 11 All-American Titles. He was nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award in 1988.