Shawn Johnson to Compete on ABC's Dancing with the Stars

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Feb 9, 2009 at 9:09 AM CST

Story Updated: Mar 5, 2009 at 9:53 PM CST

WEST DES MOINES - Iowa's Olympic gold medal winner is taking on a new challenge... dancing.

On Sunday night, ABC announced Shawn Johnson will be on the new season of Dancing with the Stars.

Johnson, at age 17, will be the youngest ever to dance on the show. The West Des Moines gymnast won three silver medals and a gold medal in the 2008 Olympic games.

Check out the full list of dancers for season eight!

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