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Birth
An Olympian was born, Mary Lou Retton. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia. Her parents are Ronnie Retton, who is a former football player, and Lois Retton, a homemaker. -
Gymnsatics Classes
Mary starts having an interest in gymnastics. She then decides to take classes. She take them at University of West Virginia. -
Bella Karolyi
Mary had the opportunity to coach Bella Karolyi. She then started coaching him. Bella Karolyi now is a famous Russian gymnastics coach. -
American Cup
Mary Lou goes to the American Cups. She ends up winning for her first time. -
Sportswoman of the Year
Being know for gymnastics, Mary Lou Retton was awarded an award. She was voted the Sportswoman of the Year in 1984. -
Olympics
Mary Lou has been working hard to move to the higher levels and she did so by going to the Olympics. She was awarded with a gold medal and was the first US woman to win the all-around gymnastics event. -
Retires
After years of hardwork Mary Lou Retton takes on a big decision. She decides to retire from gymnastics. -
College
After Mary's retirement she decides to go to college. She then attends Univerity of Texas Austin. -
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Her life now
Mary Lou Retton now makes appearances in commercials, tv shows, and movies. She has been in the tv shows such as, Knots Landing and Dream On, Guiding Lights, and made a guest appearance in Baywatch. She has appeared in motion pictures Scrooged and Naked Gun 33 1/3. This year she has also been in the superbowls radio shack commercial. -
Marriage
Mary Lou Retton marries Shannon Kelley. He is a former American football player. -
Children
Mary Lou Retton has 4 kids. From oldest to youngest, Shayla Rae, McKenna Lane, Skyla Brae, and Emma Jean.
