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Olympian Shawn Johnson opens up about battling an eating disorder

Shawn Johnson is opening up about battling an eating disorder at the height of her Olympic success. The gymnast, who rose to worldwide fame when she took home the gold on the balance beam at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, spoke to "Dinner Party" podcast host Jeremy Fall about how wanting to succeed at her sport pushed her toward unhealthy behaviors that led to an eating disorder.

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