Johnson Leads U.S. to Victory in Lisburn

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American Cup champion Shawn Johnson led the United States to victory over Great Britain at a dual meet held today in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

With a top team, the U.S. defeated its hosts by nearly 20 points.

Johnson topped teammate Shayla Worley in the all-around, 60.150-59.650. American Samantha Peszek finished third, one point behind Worley.

Johnson earned the highest score on floor exercise (15.000) and tied teammate Ivana Hong for the top score on balance beam (15.500). Worley outscored the field on vault (14.600) and uneven bars (15.450).

Hannah Clowes and Rebecca Wing, who tied for fourth all-around, led Great Britain. Laura Jones, two tenths behined Clowes and Wings, was the third British gymnast to compete on all four events.

The top three gymnasts from each nation will advance to Sunday's apparatus finals.

2007 Great Britain vs. USA
March 17, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Team
1. United States 237.700
2. Great Britain 218.100

All-Around
1. Shawn Johnson USA 60.150
2. Shayla Worley USA 59.650
3. Samantha Peszek USA 58.650
4. Rebecca Wing GBR 54.300
4. Hannah Clowes GBR 54.300
6. Laura Jones GBR 54.100
7. Ivana Hong USA 44.250
7. Natasha Kelley USA 44.250
9. Marissa King GBR 40.750
10. Melanie Roberts GBR 40.450
11. Bianca Flohr USA 28.100
12. Emma White GBR 24.750

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