Jennifer Bricker

Jennifer Bricker
Born (1987-10-01) October 1, 1987
Occupation Acrobat, aerialist
Relatives Dominique Moceanu (sister)
Website jenbricker.com

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[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 Dominique Moceanu’s memoir, Off Balance.[3]

References

  1. Lynn, Allison (June 8, 2012). "Champion Gymnast's Hidden Life: Dominique Moceanu on Secret Sister". ABC News. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  2. "'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.
  3. 1 2 3 Rich Schapiro (June 10, 2012). "Jennifer Bricker looked up to secret sister Moceanu". NY Daily News. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
  4. Nicole Weskerna (September 25, 2009). "Bricker's talent goes worldwide on singer's tour". Robinson Daily News. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  5. "HBO Real Sports: Gymnast Sisters", HBO video archive; see also the transcript
  6. "Illinois girl born without legs doesn't let that stand in her way", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 1, 1998
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