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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.
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Mary starts having an interest in gymnastics. She then decides to take classes. She take them at University of West Virginia.
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Mary had the opportunity to coach Bella Karolyi. She then started coaching him. Bella Karolyi now is a famous Russian gymnastics coach.
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Mary Lou goes to the American Cups. She ends up winning for her first time.
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Being know for gymnastics, Mary Lou Retton was awarded an award. She was voted the Sportswoman of the Year in 1984.
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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.
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After years of hardwork Mary Lou Retton takes on a big decision. She decides to retire from gymnastics.
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After Mary's retirement she decides to go to college. She then attends Univerity of Texas Austin.
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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.
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Mary Lou Retton marries Shannon Kelley. He is a former American football player.
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Mary Lou Retton has 4 kids. From oldest to youngest, Shayla Rae, McKenna Lane, Skyla Brae, and Emma Jean.
