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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson is in Portland, hoping to inspire her young fans.FOX 12 caught up with the gymnast on Tuesday before she made a guest appearance at Aries Apparel, where she met fans and signed autographs.
Johnson says she loves being a role model.
“It’s an honor. It’s something I’ve worked for. If I can hopefully inspire or motivate some little girl or boy to get into a sport and be active and follow their dreams, then I’ve done my job,” she says.
Johnson says she loves Portland because it reminds her of her home in Des Moines.
She is currently training for the 2012 Olympics in London. In 2008, she won a gold medal for balance beam. {kptv.com}