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Mary Lou Retton
American gymnast (born 1968)
Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American retired gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals.[2]
Retton's performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.[3] Her gold medal win was historic as Retton was the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in Olympic gymnastics.[4][5]
Early life
Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968, in Fairmont, West Virginia.[6] Her father, Ronnie, operated a coal-industry transportation equipment business.
She attended Fairmont Senior High School, but did not graduate.[7] She competed in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, during her sophomore year of high school.[8]
Gymnastics career
Retton was inspired by watching Nadia Comăneci
