Growing up I definitely looked up to Dominique Moceanu. She was my favorite gymnast and she was on that '96 Olympic team. She was always so fun to watch. I kind of wanted to model my career after hers. Alicia Sacramone careerdominiquefavorite share on social
And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that's been pushing me forward. Alicia Sacramone forwardgoldmedal Change image and share on social
It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics. Alicia Sacramone dreamolympictrue Change image and share on social
As a gymnast, you always wear spandex. Being a teenager wearing spandex? It was tough accepting how my body looked, especially if there was any weight gain. Alicia Sacramone acceptbodygain Change image and share on social
When you make mistakes during routines, it's not easy getting through them. Alicia Sacramone easymakemistake Change image and share on social
I was terrified of vault, like literally I hated it. I had a fear of running as fast as I could at a solid object, which is I think a normal fear to have because nobody would really want to do that. Once I got over the fear of running into the table I just kind of relaxed and now it's like autopilot. I love it. Alicia Sacramone autopilotfastfear share on social
It was probably right after I made my comeback - after retiring post-2008 Olympics - when I finally felt more at ease with my body. Being away from the sport helped put things in perspective. Alicia Sacramone bodycomebackease Change image and share on social
Beijing didn't go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing that is what stuck in my mind. I want a better Olympic finish. Alicia Sacramone beijingbitefinish Change image and share on social