U.S. gymnastic queen Johnson feels pressure from herself

BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. gymnastic shining star Shawn Johnson said Thursday that she feels not too much pressure before the Beijing Olympics and the pressure comes more from herself. "I feel a little pressure, but not too much. As for pressure, I think it comes more from myself. I want to make my teammates happy," said Johnson at a press conference after a podium training in the National Indoor Stadium. Johnson added she does usually feel nervous and excited ahead of important international competitions, but that will not make a sleepless night for her. The 16-year-old girl claimed the women all-around title in the 2007 World Championships. She wished she could defend the world title at the Beijing Olympics. On her expectation in specific events, Johnson believes she has better chance to win a medal in balance beam or... [read full story]