Jennifer Bricker
Jennifer Bricker | |
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| Born | October 1, 1987 |
| Occupation(s) | Acrobat, aerialist |
| Relatives | Dominique Moceanu (sister) |
| Website | jenbricker |
Jennifer Bricker (born October 1, 1987)[1] 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.[2][3] She was a featured performer on the Britney Spears Circus tour (2009)[4] and was the first handicapped high school tumbling champion in the state of Illinois.[5]
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.[6][3]
Her history is detailed in her memoir Everything Is Possible, which was a New York Times bestseller.
References
- ^ Lynn, Allison (June 8, 2012). "Champion Gymnast's Hidden Life: Dominique Moceanu on Secret Sister". ABC News. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ "'I have one chance to prove to you that I'm not some crazy person': First letter to Olympic star Dominique Moceanu from legless secret sister revealed". Daily Mail. June 10, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Rich Schapiro (June 10, 2012). "Jennifer Bricker looked up to secret sister Moceanu". NY Daily News. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ Nicole Weskerna (September 25, 2009). "Bricker's talent goes worldwide on singer's tour". Robinson Daily News. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "HBO Real Sports: Gymnast Sisters", HBO video archive; see also the transcript
- ^ "Illinois girl born without legs doesn't let that stand in her way", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 1, 1998
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