Olympian Dominique Moceanu's 'Secret' Gymnast Sister: 'People Forget I Don't Have Legs!'
July 18 2012, Published 6:00 a.m. ET
By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter
She may not have an Olympic gold medal, but this gymnast inspires and captures the hearts of millions with her amazing attitude, courage and abilities.
Jennifer Bricker hit the headlines last month when it was revealed that she is the 'secret sister' to Olympic star Dominique Moceanu, but the most remarkable thing about the 24-year-old is not her famous sibling, but the way she has overcome being born without any legs to become a successful gymnast in her own right.
In her first major interview since the revelation on HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, the outgoing girl from rural Illinois revealed how she tapped into her natural athletic ability long before she knew her sister was a sports star.
"People forget I don't have legs, and it's been this common trend I've noticed my whole life," Jen told Bryant Gumbel, as her small body burst with energy and enthusiasm for life.
"In the car, if I'm in the back seat and someone is in the front seat, they'll ask, 'Do you have enough leg room?' 'Sure, I'm good!' Because they'll forget," she laughed. "It amazes me, I am actually really thankful."
Growing up in the small town of Oblong, Illinois, with her adoptive parents Sharon and Gerald Bricker, Jen