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
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