Dominique Moceanu

At thirteen, Dominique Moceanu burst into the spotlight by becoming the youngest U.S. national gymnastics champion ever. Her awesome performance at all the major 1995 competitions wowed the crowds - and won her countless medals. Then at only seventy pounds and four feet, five inches, Dominique was psyched to take the 1996 Olympics by storm. And she did! Under the guidance of her renowned coach, Bela Karolyi, Dominique performed dynamic routines that ignited fans around the world - and helped her and her teammates win an Olympic team gold medal. In her own words, Dominique talks about her passion for gymnastics, her years of intense training, her favorite events, her coach, her teammates, her family, and everything else you want to know about her life in and out of the gym. Dominique's leap to stardom is an American dream come true. Includes Family and Competition Pictures. 114 pages