Beijing Olympic Games

Updated: 2008-08-19 19:38:45

Shawn Johnson (C), Nastia Liukin (L), and Cheng Fei (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Shawn Johnson of the United States won the gold medal in the Beam event at the Olympic Gymnastics tournament here on Tuesday.

Shawn Johnson collected 16.225 points for the title, edging her fellow American Nastia Liukin to the second place at 16.025. Cheng Fei of China settled for the bronze medal at 15.950.

Shawn Johnson competes. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Nastia Liukin competes. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Cheng Fei competes. (Photo credit: Xinhua)