Jennifer Bricker

American gymnast
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican gymnast
PlacesUnited States of America
isGymnast Acrobatic gymnast Athlete
Work fieldSports
Gender
Female
Birth1 October 1987
Age37 years
Star signLibra
Family
Siblings:Dominique Moceanu
The details

Biography

Jennifer Bricker (born October 1, 1987) is an American acrobat and aerialist. She is the sister of gymnast Dominique Moceanu. Born without legs, she was placed for adoption by her parents. She was a featured performer on Britney Spears' Circus Tour (2009) and was the first handicapped high school tumbling champion in the state of Illinois.

In 1998, Bricker competed in the AAU Junior Olympics (power tumbling), placing fourth. The same year she received the U.S. Tumbling Association’s Inspiration Award.

Her history is detailed in her memoir Everything Is Possible: Finding the Faith and Courage to Follow Your Dreams, which was a New York Times bestseller. It was retold by the BBC in January 2017. Writing in Psychology Today, Nancy L. Segal noted, "The sisters' reunion makes for an inspiring story of family ties broken and restored. But it also provides priceless material for research into the roles of nature and nurture in athletic prowess".

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