Heartbreaking: Mary Lou Retton Former gymnastics Legend Just Passed Away at the Aged of 55….see…more….

Heartbreaking: Mary Lou Retton Former gymnastics Legend Just Passed Away at the Aged of 55….see…more….Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist. Here’s her biography:

Early Life:

Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968, in Fairmont, West Virginia. She began gymnastics at age 8 and trained under coaches Gary Rafaloski and Béla Károlyi.

Career:

– Retton won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so.

– She also won silver medals in the team and vault events and bronze medals in the uneven bars and floor exercise.

– Retton was a member of the 1983 and 1984 US World Championship teams, winning a bronze medal in the team competition both years.

– She won the 1984 American Cup and the 1984 US Championships.

Achievements:

– First American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics (1984)

– First gymnast to win the all-around gold medal, silver medal, and bronze medal in a single Olympics (1984)

– Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (1997)

– Inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (1997)

– Named the Associated Press’s Female Athlete of the Year (1984)

Post-Gymnastics Career:

– Retton has worked as a gymnastics commentator for various networks, including NBC and ESPN.

– She has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Children’s Miracle Network and the United Service Organizations (USO).

– Retton has written a memoir, “Gateways to Happiness” (2010), and has been a motivational speaker.

Personal Life:

– Retton married Shannon Kelley in 1990, and they have four daughters together.

– She is a devout Christian and has spoken publicly about her faith.

Legacy:

Mary Lou Retton is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in American history, known for her incredible all-around skills and her historic Olympic performances.