At 13, Dominique Moceanu became the youngest US senior national champion ever, and one year later, at 14, Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 Olympic team that won gold. She went on to win the all-around at the 1998 Goodwill Games, but retired before the 2000 Olympic Trials due to knee problems.
On November 4, 2006, Moceanu married former Ohio State gymnast Michael Canales. Their first child, Carmen Noel Canales was born on Christmas Day 2007, and their second, Vincent Michael Canales, on March 13, 2009. Moceanu is currently coaching gymnastics and attending business management school. Canales works as a foot and ankle surgeon.
An Interview with Moceanu (7/23/08)
Which gymnasts would you like to see added to this gallery? Tell us!
On November 4, 2006, Moceanu married former Ohio State gymnast Michael Canales. Their first child, Carmen Noel Canales was born on Christmas Day 2007, and their second, Vincent Michael Canales, on March 13, 2009. Moceanu is currently coaching gymnastics and attending business management school. Canales works as a foot and ankle surgeon.
An Interview with Moceanu (7/23/08)
Which gymnasts would you like to see added to this gallery? Tell us!