Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Rettonis a retired American gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGymnast
Date of Birth24 January 1968
CityFairmont, WV
CountryUnited States of America
Mary Lou Retton quotes about
attitude people giving
There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug rehab three times. What message is this giving to young people? But there are positives in our society. And I try to surround myself with good-natured, positive people.
athlete winter-olympics tests
For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.
heart games competition
There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.
athlete home media
Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.
athlete bigs planets
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.
years bags bread
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.
cocky georgia domes
Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.
kids littles sprinters
As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.
hands eras financial
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
heart mean light
What is the fire that burns in your heart? If you are lucky enough to discover it, than by all means fan the flames and let the fire be the guiding light for a life worth living.
giving mind paper
I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.
attitude speech appearance
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.
sports dream winner
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.
athlete atlanta lucky
More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one.