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
american-athlete
In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man.
american-athlete knew picked since top trials
Back in my day, they picked the top few, and since I was first at the U.S. Championships and first at the Trials I knew I was going.
american-athlete athletes atlanta came claim few lucky olympic seeking skilled
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.
people
It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one.
american-athlete good
The endorsement game has been very good to me.
american-athlete athletes corporate
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support.
american-athlete olympic
That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals.
motivational graduation inspirational-sports
Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it.
athlete simple choices
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.
motivational bridges focus
Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.
sports memories athlete
A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.
heart persistence fire
I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and to keep it lit.
heart accomplishment stories
Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.
failure vocabulary challenges
Erase the word "failure" from your vocabulary. No case is ever truly closed, and no challenge is ever over.