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Mary Lou Retton gained fame by being the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics. She won the medal in the 1984 Olympics after scoring a perfect 10 on both the floor exercise and the vault.

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Yes three of the four participate in gymnastics the youngest is on the track to be an olympic hopeful. The fourth child is into horseback riding.

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When was Mary Lou Retton born?

Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968.


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Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968.


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Mary Lou Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia.


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Mary Lou Retton is alive. She is 42. Glad I could help!


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Mary Lou Retton's family changed their last name from Rotundo to Retton when they arrived at Ellis Island.


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Mary Lou was the youngest of 5 children born to Lois and Ronnie Retton.


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Mary Lou Retton grew up in Fairmont West Virginia and did gymnastics at a college


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Mary Lou Retton grew up in Fairmont West Virginia and did gymnastics at a college


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Mary Lou Retton has 2 kids


When did Mary Lou retton graduate high school?

Mary Lou Retton went to the Fairmont Senior Highschool and graduated in 1985


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Mary Lou Retton has sisters and she also has brothers. Mary Lou has 3 brothers: Ronnie Retton, Donnie Retton, and Jerry Retton. She has only one sister named Shari Retton.Mary Lou Retton has 3 brothers and 1 sister.Hope this helped :)