| Name: | Mary Lou Retton |
| Occupation: | Gymnast |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Day: | January 24, 1968 |
| Age: | 56 |
| Birth Place: | Fairmont - West Virginia |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius |
| DOB in Roman: | I.XXIV.MCMLXVIII |
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton was born on 24 January 1968(56 years old) in West Virginia. Mary Lou Retton is Gymnast, Zodiac sign - Aquarius. More detail about Mary Lou Retton given below.
About Mary Lou Retton
At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, she became the first American woman to win an all-around gold medal. She also took home two silver and two bronze medals, making her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.
Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won a gold medal in the Almighty Individual competition, as well as two silver and two bronze. Her accomplishments have made her one of America's most beloved athletes. Her gold medal was historic when Retton was the first American to win an all-powerful gold in Olympic gymnastics.
| Nickname(s) | America's Sweetheart |
| Born | January 24, 1968, Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Retired | September 29, 1986 |
| Former coach(es) | Bela Károlyi, Márta Károlyi |
| Club | Karolyi Gym |
| Discipline | WAG |
Trivia
She moved to Houston, Texas to train under Bela and Marta Karolyi after being inspired by Nadia Comaneci at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Mary Lou Retton before fame
She went to Fairmont Senior High School but did not complete her education. Her second year of high school, she competed in the 1984 Olympics.
Achievement of Mary Lou Retton
After being inspired by Nadia Comaneci at the 1976 Summer Olympics, she came to Houston, Texas to train with Bela and Marta Karolyi.
Salary 2020
Not known
Net Worth 2020
$8 Million
Mary Lou Retton family life
Shannon Kelly was her husband from 1990 till 2018. McKenna Kelley, who went on to compete for the LSU gymnastics team, was one of their four children.
Associations of Mary Lou Retton
She and Carly Patterson, another American gymnast, have both won all-around gold medals at the Olympics.
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Family Members
| Name | Relationship | Net worth | Profession |
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| Emma Jean Kelley | Daughter | N/A | |
| Shayla Rae Kelley | Daughter | N/A | |
| Skyla Brae Kelley | Daughter | N/A | |
| McKenna Lane Kelley | Daughter | N/A | |
| Ronnie Retton | Father | N/A | |
| Shannon Kelley | Former spouse | N/A | |
| Lois Retton | Mother | N/A |
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