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Jen and her husband with an insatiable curiosity to push boundaries , led her to become the first person without legs to compete in power tumbling . She became a state champion in power tumbling and even placed third in the Junior Olympics . It was the first big step in a lifelong dance with gravity — one she would ultimately master through aerial arts and gymnastics .
But here ' s where the story twists in a way that even the most imaginative screenwriter might hesitate to pen : At 16 , Jen discovered her biological sister was none other than Dominique Moceanu , an Olympic gold medalist gymnast . Yes , you read that right . The very sport Jen had been passionately pursuing her whole life , against all odds , was also in her blood .
As Jen transitioned into adulthood , her journey took her to places few have dared to go , both literally and figuratively . While most of us might think twice about hanging from silks , twirling mid-air , or performing on a trampoline in front of thousands , Jen embraced it all . After moving to Orlando and working at Disney World , she found herself drawn to the aerial arts . It was there that she met her coach , who not only taught her the technical skills but also saw in her the limitless potential that had always been there . What began as simple training sessions evolved into a full-blown performance partnership , and Jen found herself thrust onto the biggest stages of her life .
One of her most memorable experiences came when she joined the circus . Not just any
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