Mary Lou Retton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Mary Lou Retton

American gymnast

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1968

Place of Birth: Fairmont, West Virginia, United States

Profession: artistic gymnast

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Mary Lou Retton

  • Mary Lou "Loo" Retton (born January 24, 1968) is a retired American gymnast.
  • At the boycotted 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, 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.Her gold medal was a historic win because Retton was the first-ever American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics.

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