Mary Lou Reton

Birthday

Jan 24, 1968

Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24,1968. She was the youngest of five children.

Side aerial

Jan 1, 1974

Mary Lou Retton learned how do to a side aerial at age six.

University of West Virginia

Jan 1, 1975

Mary Lou Retton begins taking gymnastics at the University of West Virginia.

Track and Field

Jan 1, 1979

Mary Lou Retton took second in the Hershey Track and Field meet in the fifty meter dash.

Nationals

Jan 1, 1980

Mary Lou Retton went to class 1 nationals in Tulsa.

Bela Karolyi

Jan 1, 1982

Mary Lou Retton meets her furture coach for the Olympics.

Japan's Prestigious Chunichi Cup

Jan 1, 1983

Mary Lou Retton Was the first American to win Japan's Prestigious Chunichi Cup.

American Cup

Jan 1, 1983

Mary Lou Retton wins her first American Cup.

American Cup

Jan 1, 1984

Mary Lou Retton wins her second American Cups.

Sportswoman of the Year

Jan 1, 1984

Mary Lou Retton is named Sports Illustrated's "Sportswoman of the Year."

Olympics

Jul 28, 1984

Mary Lou Retton goes to the 1984 Olympic games. She is the first American women to win the All Around gold medal.

American Cup

Jan 1, 1985

Mary Lou Retton wins her thrid and final American Cup.

Retires from gymnastics

Jan 1, 1986

Mary Lou Retton retires from gymnastics in 1986.

Married

Dec 29, 1990

Mary Lou Retton married Shannon Kelley.

Shayla Rae

Apr 12, 1995

Mary Lou Retton gives birth to her oldest daughter.

Mckenna Lane

Apr 15, 1997

Mary Lou Retton gives birth to her second daughter.

Skyla Brae

Aug 9, 2000

Mary Lou gave birth to her third daughter.

Emma Jean

Jun 20, 2002

Mary Lou Retton gives birth to her youngest daughter.