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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
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Alicia Sacramone
Age: 36
Born: 1987
Born: December 3
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