Dominique Moceanu is a former American gymnast who gained fame as a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team that won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Born on September 30, 1981, in Hollywood, California, she began training in gymnastics at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the top gymnasts in the country. After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Moceanu became a motivational speaker and author. She has written several books, including her autobiography, which details her experiences in the sport and her journey beyond gymnastics. Moceanu remains an influential figure in the gymnastics community.