July 2020
Best Athletes
Recognized as one of the Best athletes in Phoenix Washington Rams history
View article here
July 2017
USADA Sanction published
USADA announces in-competition positive for Modafinil
("used a prescription medication containing modafinil out-of-competition for reasons unrelated to sport performance")
USADA Sanction negative slant
USADA clarification
Press release response to USADA Sanction
USADA ruling admits no cheating
August 2016 Master National Track Championships
500m TT win disqualified due to unfair sanction
August 2016
Master National Track Championships
500m TT win
View photo here
June 2016
Arizona Race Series 2
4 gold medals - 1 track PR
April 2016
Public Appearances
FitCon - Sandy, Utah
View photos here
August 2015
Online Feature Article
"First-Time Teammates Johnson and Walter Win Bronze In Team Sprint"
by Sarah Muench
Read Article Here
USA Cycling Elite National Championships
2 bronze medals - 500mTT, Team Sprint Carson, CA
View photos here
July 2015
Vic Williams Memorial Grand Prix
Women's 45-49 Masters World Record Flying 200m 11.533 seconds
Women's 45-49 Masters World Record 500m 35.328 seconds
Match sprint UCI Elite 4th place.
Team Sprint UCI Elite 2nd place.
October 2014
Masters World Championships
2 gold medals / 2 rainbow jerseys
View Photos Here
Online Feature Article
www.clippedinaz.com -
"Gea Johnson sets records at Worlds"
by Sarah Muench
Read Article Here
September 2014
Online Feature Article
www.clippedinaz.com - September 5
"Olympian Gea Johnson breaks records at track nationals"
by Sarah Muench
Read Article Here
August 2014
USA Cycling Masters National Championships
3 gold medals 500m TT, Sprint, Team Sprint
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USA Cycling Elite National Championships
1 Silver medal - 500m TT - Rock Hill, SC
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October 2013
Masters World Championships
2 gold medals / 2 rainbow jerseys
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September 2013
Online Feature Article
www.clippedinaz.com - September 4
"Former Olympic bobsledder lights up Arizona track cycling"
by Sarah Muench
Read Article here
August 2013
USA Cycling Elite National Championships
1 bronze medal - 500mTT Women - Carson, CA
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July 2013
WORLD RECORD!!- 500M TT
2 gold medals /1 silver medal - 1 track record
USA Cycling Masters National Championships
2 gold medals /1 silver medal - 1 track record
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AZ State Track Cycling Championships
8 gold medals - 3 records
500mTT Women age 45-49
June 2013
LAVRA Cup race series
500mTT- 1st place
May 2013
Arizona Race Series
3 gold medals - 1 record
April 2013
Gea signs with new Bike Team!
FASTER Performance Center in Scottsdale, AZ
FASTER'S, April 20th, 2013 News
www.ride-faster.com
March 2013
Public Appearances
Arnold Classic - Columbus, Ohio
July 2012
2 WORLD RECORDS !!- 500M TT & Flying 200M
Gea breaks 2 World Records at Nationals - Colorado Springs, CO
Flying 200m Women age 45-49 - July 27, 2012
500mTT Women age 45-49 - July 28, 2012
USA Cycling Masters National Championships
3 gold medals - 2 world records
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AZ State Track Cycling Championships
6 gold medals - 2 records
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April 2012
Online Interview & Video
azcentral.com interview / video
by David Wallace
http://www.azcentral.com/video/1559348322001
Online Article
azcentral.com - April 17
"What's up with former Olympian Gea Johnson "
by Jeff Metcalfe
Read Article Here
LAVRA Cup race series
Unofficial World Record April, 21
500mTT- Women age 45-50
Sports Training
Gea moves to new cycling Team! - Airpark Bike / Green Choice Solar / Tru
www.airparkbike.com
March 2012
Magazine
Scottsdale Health Magazine - Cover and Feature Article
On Track To Win
www.allyouneedforhappiness.com
Public Appearances
Arnold Classic - Columbus, Ohio
December 2011
American Record - 500M TT
Gea breaks American record
500m TT Women age 40-44 - Dec 11, 2011
Watch the Videos Here!
August 2011
AZ State Track Cycling Championships
6 gold medals - 4 records
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May 2011
TV Appearances
NBC Affiliate 12 News
PWSA Game -On - Celebrity Guest/Spokesperson
Watch the Videos Here!
March 2011
Public Appearances
Arnold Classic - Columbus, Ohio
September 2010
USA Cycling Masters National Championships
3 bronze medals
August 2010
AZ State Track Cycling Championships
4 gold medals - 4 records
March 2010
Sports Training
Started new sport - track cycling with Team Strada
February 2010
TV Appearances
NBC Affiliate KPNX- 12 News Olympic Zone
Winter Olympics Show Co-Host and Commentator
Watch the Videos Here!
March 2009
Public Appearances
Arnold Classic - Columbus, Ohio
August 2008
TV Appearances
NBC Affiliate KPNX - 12 News Olympic Zone
Summer Olympics Show Co-Host and Commentator
Watch the video here
April 2008
Magazine
Post - Feature Article
A Lifetime of Going for Gold
Public Appearances
Multi Sport Expo -Scottsdale, AZ - April 19th
Tri For The Cure - Guest Host
www.triforthecureaz.com
www.triforthecureaz.com/blog.php
www.triscottsdale.org/about_blog.php
February 2008
TV Appearances
NBC Affiliate 12 News Today
Fitness Week - Celebrity Guest
Watch the video here
September 2007
Inducted into the ASU Sports Hall of Fame
Read More
October 2006
Sports Training
Lake Placid National Team Testing
Gea Johnson Wins All Individual Testing - Maintains #1 Athlete Ranking
March/April 2006
Sports Training
Elite Bobsled Driving School - Lake Placid, New York
www.orda.org
February 2006
TV Appearances
NBC Affiliate KPNX- 12 News Olympic Zone
Winter Olympics Show Co-Host and Commentator
Watch the Videos Here!
October 2005
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic - Oct 15th
"Johnson Injures Foot, Will Miss National Trials"
by Jeff Metcalfe
August 2005
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic - August 7th
"The Final Push: Long Olympic Road Continues"
by Jeff Metcalfe
April 2005
Magazine
NASCAR Scene- April 28th
March 2005
TV Appearances
Good Morning Arizona, KTVK-Channel 3 News, Arizona - March 4th
Community
Tempe Youthfest - March 5th
Featured Athlete, Tempe's Youthfest Promotion and Keynote Speaker
Newspaper
Bear Essentials - Feature Article
February 2005
Sports Training
World Cup/Americas Cup Bobsleigh Training in Lake Placid, New York
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic - February 2nd
"What's Up With Gea Johnson?"
by Jeff Metcalfe
January 2005
Sports Training
Americas Cup - Strict Bobsleigh Training Regimen Competition Prep
Magazine
Ultra Fit Magazine UK - Feature article
December 2004
Americas Cup
Park City, Utah - Bobsleigh - Gea Sets Two Fastest Start Times of Competition
November 2004
Americas Cup
Calgary, Canada - Bobsleigh - Gea Sets Two Fastest Start Times of Competition
October 2004
Sports Training
Lake Placid, New York - Bobsleigh Team Training
September 2004
Calgary Trials
Canada - Qualifies as Brakeman for World Cup at Bobsleigh Trials!
August 2004
TV Appearance
NBC Affiliate KPNX -12 News Olympic Zone
Summer Olympics Show Co-Host and Commentator
Watch the Videos Here!
Magazine
AZ Health - Monthly Fitness Column
July 2004
Magazines
101 North Magazine - Cover & Feature Article
Merrill Lynch Advisor Magazine - Cover & Feature Article
June 2004
TV Appearance
Powerlifter Video Magazine: Issue 41- Guest Host
Magazine
Item Magazine - Feature Article - A List
May 2004
TV Appearances
Powerlifter Video Magazine: Issue 39 & 40 - Guest Host
Community
Phoenix Women’s Sports Association - Appointed Honorary Board Member
March 2004
TV Appearance
AIMS Test Infomercial - Spokesperson for the Arizona Academic Standards Test
Community
Florence Crittendon
America’s Athletes Teaming Up for Kids! Luncheon
February 2004
Media
Bio Med Training Video - Interview and video footage
January 2004
Magazine
Powerlifting USA Magazine - Interview and Photographs
December 2003
TV Appearance
Powerlifter Video Magazine: Issue 37 - Guest Host
August 2003
Community
Character Traits Program - August 15th
Guest Speaker
April 2003
Community
Dream Team United Cerebral Palsy, April 17th - Guest Speaker and Presenter
March 2003
Magazine
Muscle & Fitness Hers Magazine: Go Heavy or Go Home
Featured and Article Contribution
by Frank Claps MEd, CSCS
TV Appearance
Powerlifter Video Magazine : Special Edition, Bench Press #3
Host and Athletic Commentator
February 2003
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic
"Johnson Determined to Push On"
"Bobsled Star Recovering, Aims for 2006 Games"
by Jeff Metcalfe
YES Magazine - Featured Celebrity Profile
January 2003
Magazine
Muscle & Fitness Magazine
"Lateral Raises"
by Timothy C. Fritz, CSCS
Article Contributor
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic - YES Magazine (Winter White Issue)
Celebrity Profile: "One Slick Chick"
December 2002
Community
Salvation Army Charity Lunch with Alice Cooper - Volunteer
November 2002
Appearances
Celebrex / Pfizer Pharmaceutical - November 13th - Guest Speaker
GNC Strength Show - New Orleans, Louisiana - November 8-10th - Weider Publications
October 2002
Appearance
Mr. Olympia - Las Vegas, Nevada - October 18-20th - Weider Publications/Nutrition
September 2002
Magazines
Women in Sports Magazine - Cover and Featured Story
"More Than the Gold"
"Johnson Looks Towards Her Next Olympic Goal"
OC Tanner Featured Story
"Gold Medal Moments"
Appearances
Merrill Lynch - September 27th - Guest Speaker
Celebrex / Pfizer Pharmaceutical - September 19th - Guest Speaker
TV Appearance
Berman & Berman: For Women Only - September 3rd -Discovery Health Channel
August 2002
Appearances
Merrill Lynch - August 27th - Guest Speaker and Olympic Ring Presentation.
NBC Affiliate KPNX - 12 News
Bishop's Youth Conference - LDS Church - August 25th - Guest Speaker
July 2002
Magazine
Powerlifting USA Magazine - Interview & Photos
June 2002
Public Appearances
Grand Canyon State Games - June 20th
Opening Ceremonies Guest Speaker & Torch Lighting - 2nd largest State Games in nation. Broadcast on KTVK
Celebrex / Pfizer Pharmaceutical - June 8th Guest Speaker
TV Appearance
KAZ-TV Driving Force Segment
Heart and Home - July 19th
Magazine
Sweat Magazine
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic - June 4th
"Alum Johnson praises Grand Canyon Games"
May 2002
Public Appearances
Rotary Club of Arizona - May 28th - Guest Speaker
Girls in Sports Day - May 11th - Guest Speaker
Sponsored by Girl Scouts and TAPP (The Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program) in conjunction with The Women's Sports Foundation. Increasing girl's participation in sports and helping to develop lifelong health and fitness habits.
April 2002
Public Appearances
Youth Fest - April 20th - Keynote Speaker - City of Tempe & Radio Disney AM
Celebrex - April 13th -Guest Speaker
TV Appearances
Berman & Berman: For Women Only April 15th Discovery Health Channel
Discovery Health Channel - April 7th
March 2002
Magazine & Newspaper
Sports Illustrated for Women
The Arizona Republic
February 2002
Sporting Event
2002 Winter Olympic Games Woman's Bobsleigh Competition
Salt Lake City, Utah
TV Appearances
NBC 2002 Winter Olympic Coverage
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - February 12th
ESPN - "The Gea Johnson Olympic Story"
CNNSI
Extra!
NBC Affiliate KPNX- 12 News
KTVK-Channel 3 News
Magazines
Sports Illustrated - February 4th
"Who'll Win! Winter Olympics 2002"
TV Guide - February 16 - 22nd
"The Fast and the Furious"
People Magazine - February 4th
Winter Olympics 2002
"Bumpy Ride"
Sports Illustrated for Women
Newspapers
The New York Times
Detroit Free Press
The Arizona Republic
San Jose Mercury
The Argus (Fremont, CA)
January 2002
TV Appearances
ESPN
KTVK - Channel 3 News
NBC KPNX - 12 News
Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Newspaper
USA Today
"Johnson fighting Olympic Controversy"
The Arizona Republic
"The Gea Johnson Olympic Story"
2001
TV Appearances
NBC 2002 Olympics Preview
MSNBC
CNNSI
NBC Affiliate KPNX-12 Sports Tonight & 12 News
KTVK - Channel 3 News
Radio
National Public Radio (NPR)
Newspaper
The Arizona Republic
