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“Can’t Wait to Have Babies Together”: Mykala Skinner Joins Gymnastics World in Wishing Olympic Gold Medalist’s Third Baby Announcement

Published 07/13/2023, 2:18 AM EDT

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The sweet anticipation of new life fills the air. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, embark on a journey of love and parenthood once again. Johnson, best known for her gymnastics achievements, has won the hearts of fans all over the world.

Alongside her former NFL star husband, the couple has already shared the joy of raising two beautiful children. Now, with their recent pregnancy announcement, the world celebrates the news of their growing family and showers them with heartfelt wishes and support.

The gymnastics world sent into a frenzy following the big surprise

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Shawn Johnson revealed the beauty of new beginnings in a heartwarming Instagram post, showcasing her precious baby bump. She shared the happy news with her followers while standing in front of the majestic Olympic rings at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece. The caption hinted at a surprise, directing viewers to swipe for more she wrote, “Swipe for a surprise”. The second picture the carousal revealed her exciting news. The picture spoke volumes, and she tagged her NFL husband, Andrew East, as well as a profile dedicated to their newest family member, aptly named “The Baby East”. Johnson’s Instagram post drew the attention of fans all over the world, as well as other gymnasts and well-known public figures.

The gymnastics community, friends, and well-known personalities all joined in the celebration following Johnson’s announcement. MyKayla Skinner, a former gymnast and Olympic silver medalist, expressed her excitement saying, “Can’t wait to have babies together! Congrats on baby number 3”. Mallory Ervin another public figure said, “Finally I can breathe”. Jordan Lee Dooley, an author said, “YAY congrats! Also love how chill this announcement is lol”. Whitney Bjerken, an upcoming musician and gymnast as well said, “AHH CONGRATS”. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, a pro mentor from “Dancing with the Stars,” added her enthusiastic congratulations, expressing her excitement writing, “OOMGGGGGG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!”.  Shawn Johnson has been a very active figure on social media as well. She always manages to keep her friends and followers updated with her journey as a mother and as an athlete.

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Shawn Johnson and Andrew East, the Power Couple

The joyous occasion of Shawn Johnson’s pregnancy announcement was well celebrated by everyone online considering her remarkable journey as both an athlete and a mother. She and Andrew East walked down the red carpet together at the 2023 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, just hours after revealing her baby bump. Radiant in a cyan blue gown, Johnson showcased her growing belly alongside her fellow gymnastics gold medalist, Nastia Liukin, who lovingly patted her baby bump. Shawn Johnson East’s remarkable career as an American gymnast has been marked by numerous honors and achievements.

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She won the Olympic gold medal on the balance beam in 2008, as well as silver medals in the team, all-around, and floor exercise events. Johnson’s success extended beyond the Olympics, as she went on to win the all-around World Championship in 2007 and five Pan American Games gold medals. Her retirement from gymnastics in 2012 marked the end of an illustrious career, leaving an indelible legacy. Andrew East, Johnson’s husband, is no stranger to athletic success. East, a former American football long snapper, attended Vanderbilt and spent time with several NFL teams, including the Washington Redskins. Their triumphant and resilient journey serves as an inspiration to others.

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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