Dominique Moceanu- Former Female Gymnast (In a Nutshell)
- Dominique Moceanu was born in the United States on September 30th, 1981.
- The decision to retire was made by her in 2000 due to injuries.
- “I loved gymnastics. I was eager to compete. I was hungry to go out there and be the best in the world, and I had that determination.”- Dominique Moceanu
- “As a competitive gymnast, my life has always been filled with challenges that would ultimately define my future. From day one, I was taught to be prepared at all costs.”- Dominique Moceanu
Dominique Moceanu- Former Female Gymnast (Nitty Gritty)
- “My parents enrolled me in a gymnastics class when I was three years old, and I just was drawn to gymnastics. I loved it. It was my playground, and I could run around and be free there.”- Dominique Moceanu
- “Gymnastics was my calling. I think it chose me in a lot of ways.”- Dominique Moceanu
- “I certainly believe that having my husband in my life has been a tremendous blessing.”- Dominique Moceanu
Dominique Moceanu- Former Female Gymnast (What set her apart)
- “In my very first interview, at nine years old, I said I wanted to be an Olympic gold medalist. That was the first time I said it out loud and in front of somebody other than my parents.”- Dominique Moceanu
- “As a competitive gymnast, my life has always been filled with challenges that would ultimately define my future. From day one, I was taught to be prepared at all costs.”- Dominique Moceanu
- “I never, ever objected to hard work.”- Dominique Moceanu
Dominique Moceanu- Former Female Gymnast (Final Thoughts)
- “Standing on the podium at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and receiving a gold medal was the crowning jewel in a successful gymnastics career and most certainly, the confirmation that my parents sacrifices were not in vain.”- Dominique Moceanu