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A huge congrats to the happy couple!

Shawn Johnson Got Engaged in the Most Perfect Way

Shawn Johnson Got Engaged in the Most Perfect Way

The band on her ring might be silver, but we think these two lovebirds just won gold. The 23-year-old gymnast (who won gold in the Beijing Olympicsand was crowned champion on Dancing with the Stars) and 23-year-old Andrew East, a snapper for the Kansas City Chiefs, got engaged yesterday at the Chicago Cub’s Wrigley Field. Yep, that’s right: The two athletes appropriately got engaged during a sporting event. Shawn shared an Instagram of the big moment with her fans:


Along with the video she commented, “Well I know its not a secret…But I experienced the greatest surprise a girl could ever ask for today…The love of my life @andrewdeast asked me to be his forever AND I SAID YES!!!!!! #isaidyes #weregettingmarried #holycow.” And then in true athlete fashion, she posted a play-by-play of the entire moment — including a pic of her gorgeous new ring!

Congrats to the happy couple. We hope yesterday was filled with much celebration and cheers to a very happy, healthy (!!) life together.

Do you prefer public or private proposals? Tell us what you think below in the comments!

(Featured photo via Jason Merritt/Getty, Instagram photos via @shawnjohnson)

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