Mary Lou Retton

Olympic athlete

1968 –

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Who is Mary Lou Retton?

Mary Lou Retton is an American former gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, she won five medals, including gold in the individual all-around competition. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.

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Born
Jan 24, 1968
Fairmont
Also known as
  • Mary-Lou Retton
  • Mary Retton
  • Mary Lou Rotunda
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Christianity
Ethnicity
  • Italian American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Fairmont Senior High School
  • West Virginia University
Lived in
  • Houston
  • Fairmont
    (1968 - )

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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