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
I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn't too muscular. I feel I still have a woman's physique. Alicia Sacramone bodyfeelmuscular Change image and 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
When you make mistakes during routines, it's not easy getting through them. Alicia Sacramone easymakemistake 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
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
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
I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and it kind of was like storybook from there. Alicia Sacramone amountcrazydrive Change image and share on social