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
During the week I have workout every day from 9 to noon, then I get to rest, then back to the gym from 4:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Alicia Sacramone backdaygym Change image and share on social
I literally tried every sport and was miserable. Soccer couldn't hold my attention. I couldn't figure skate. I'm afraid to swim. So I did dance for five years. It came a time where I was getting a little bit bored with it. Alicia Sacramone afraidattentionbite 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
I feel blessed to have an opportunity to try out for a second Olympics team and if it doesn't work out, hey I gave it my all. Alicia Sacramone blessfeelgive Change image and 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
When I was trying out for my first Olympics at 16, my family and coaches tried to regulate what I ate. But the stricter they got, the more I rebelled. Alicia Sacramone coacheatfamily Change image and share on social