Mary Lou Retton – Gymnastics
During the 1984 Summer Olympics, Mary Lou Retton won gold in the individual all-around competition, AND two silver medals and two bronze medals. Her performance then made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States, earning her the nickname “America’s Sweetheart”. Retton was the first ever American woman to have won the all-around gold medal at the Olympics and was also the only one to do so for 20 years. She is credited as a pioneering figure in American women’s gymnastics. After retirement, she has done many commercial endorsements and is often a analyst for televised gymnastics.
Mary Lou Retton – Gymnastics
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