We need to educate our elite coaches more and have a better approach to teaching the athletes about how to be healthy rather than berate them, humiliate them, use tactics that could scar them for life. Dominique Moceanu approachathleteberate share on social
In my very first interview, at nine years old, I said I wanted to be an Olympic gold medalist. That was the first time I said it out loud in front of somebody other than my parents. Dominique Moceanu frontgoldinterview Change image and share on social
In Romania, of course, gymnastics is among the most popular sports, and my parents had a dream of escaping the Ceausescu regime and giving their child a better life. So they came to the United States and put me in gymnastics. Dominique Moceanu ceausescuchilddream share on social
My husband and I believe that if you treat a child well and nurture his talent and physical ability, in a healthy environment, the child will succeed no matter what. Dominique Moceanu abilitychildenvironment Change image and share on social
As a competitive gymnast, my life has always been filled with challenges that would ultimately define my future. From day one, I was taught to be prepared at all costs. Dominique Moceanu challengecompetitivecost Change image and share on social
Training with Bela and Marta Karolyi took the joy out of the Olympics for me. I look back and feel there was a lot of verbal and physical abuse. For years, I felt it was my problem. Dominique Moceanu abusebackbela Change image and share on social
Standing on the podium at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and receiving a gold medal was the crowning jewel in a successful gymnastics career and, most certainly, the confirmation that my parents' sacrifices were not in vain. Dominique Moceanu atlantacareerconfirmation share on social
I don't mind sacrifice. I don't mind discipline. But a good coach allows people to blossom. I've seen that. I didn't have it. Dominique Moceanu blossomcoachdiscipline Change image and share on social
I had this sister that was born who was given up for adoption, and I never knew it. Dominique Moceanu adoptionbearknow Change image and share on social
I was able to represent my country and put on the red, white, and blue - how many people in the world get to do that? Standing on the podium with my teammates, and being the first women's gymnastics team to win this gold medal, it was life-changing! Dominique Moceanu bluechangecountry share on social