A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mary Lou Retton. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast who achieved significant success at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the individual all-around competition. In addition to her gold medal, Retton also secured two silver and two bronze medals at the same Olympics, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in gymnastics history and an American sports icon.
In 1983, Mary Lou Retton won the American Cup and placed second at the US Nationals. She also won the American Classic and Japan's Chunichi Cup.
In 1984, Mary Lou Retton suffered a knee injury and underwent surgery before the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She recovered in time to compete and won the all-around gold medal, becoming the first American woman to do so.
In 1984, Mary Lou Retton won the American Classic.
In 1984, Mary Lou Retton, during her sophomore year of high school, competed in the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California.
In 1984, at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver and two bronze medals.
In 1985, Mary Lou Retton received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
In 1985, Mary Lou Retton won the American Cup all-around competition for the third time.
In 1992, Mary Lou Retton was elected to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.
In 1993, Mary Lou Retton was statistically tied as the most popular athlete in America, according to an Associated Press sports study.
In 1997, Mary Lou Retton was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.
In January 2020, Mary Lou Retton was the first woman inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
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