Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American gymnast. She was born in Fairmont, Virginia. Retton won gold, silver and bronze medals in the 1984 Summer Olympics. She was the first female outside Eastern Europe to win an Olympic all around title.

A portrait of Mary Lou Retton as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 2004. Personal information Nickname(s): America's Sweetheart[1] Country Represented:  United States Height: 4 ft 9 in Discipline: WAG Club: Karolyi Gym Former coach(es): Béla Károlyi, Márta Károlyi Retired: September 29, 1986

Medal record Women's gymnastics Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles All-around 1984 Los Angeles Team 1984 Los Angeles Vault 1984 Los Angeles Uneven bars 1984 Los Angeles Floor exercise