Jennifer Bricker Explained

Birth Date:1 October 1987
Occupation:Acrobat, aerialist
Relatives:Dominique Moceanu (sister)Christina Moceanu Chapman (sister)

Jennifer Bricker (born October 1, 1987)[1] [2] 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.[3] The Moceanu family from which she originates is ethnically Aromanian, from modern Romania.[4] Jennifer was a featured performer on Britney Spears' Circus Tour (2009)[5] and was the first disabled high school tumbling champion in the state of Illinois.[6]

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.[7] [3]

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.[8] 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".[9]

In Dominique Moceanu's memoir Off Balance, she first revealed that she has a younger sister, Bricker, who had been placed for adoption at the hospital at birth.[10] [11] Before learning Moceanu was her sister, Bricker idolized Moceanu, and even had posters of her on her bedroom walls.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Champion Gymnast's Hidden Life: Dominique Moceanu on Secret Sister. Lynn, Allison. ABC News. June 8, 2012. June 9, 2012.
  2. News: Illinois girl born without legs doesn't let that stand in her way. Deb. Peterson. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 5, 2022.
  3. Web site: Jennifer Bricker looked up to secret sister Moceanu. https://web.archive.org/web/20140912070623/http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/jennifer-bricker-looked-olympic-gymnast-star-dominique-moceanu-knew-siblings-article-1.1092928. dead. September 12, 2014. Rich Schapiro. NY Daily News. June 10, 2012. August 3, 2012 .
  4. News: Povestea aromânilor din Banatul Timișean. De unde a venit acest "neam frate cu românii". Ștefan. Both. Adevărul. 8 January 2019. ro.
  5. News: Bricker's talent goes worldwide on singer's tour. Nicole Weskerna. Robinson Daily News. September 25, 2009. September 11, 2014. September 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140912000657/http://www.robdailynews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6110&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&S=1. dead.
  6. http://msn.foxsports.com/topics/m/video/59400829/hbo-real-sports-gymnast-sisters.htm "HBO Real Sports: Gymnast Sisters"
  7. News: Illinois girl born without legs doesn't let that stand in her way. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. November 1, 1998.
  8. Web site: My idol turned out to be my sister. Venema. Vibeke . 25 January 2017. . BBC . 25 January 2017 .
  9. Web site: A Tale of Two Sisters. Segal . Nancy L. . 3 November 2015. www.psychologytoday.com . 25 January 2017 .
  10. Web site: Champion Gymnast's Hidden Life: Dominique Moceanu on Secret Sister. Lynn. Alison. June 11, 2012. ABC News. July 6, 2016.
  11. Web site: A Tale of Two Sisters. Segal. Nancy L.. Nancy Segal. November 3, 2015. Psychology Today. July 6, 2016.
  12. Web site: The Secret Link Between Two Gymnasts, Outlook - BBC World Service. BBC. January 4, 2017.

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