Mary Lou Retton Trivia Questions

She won the all-around gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming the first U.S. woman to achieve this feat.

In the 1984 Olympic all-around final, Mary Lou Retton needed a perfect 10 on her final vault. She delivered, scoring a 10.0 and winning the gold medal.

Mary Lou Retton won the all-around gold at the 1984 Olympics at 16 years, 6 months, 10 days old. Carly Patterson and Gabby Douglas also won at 16, but they were slightly older (by days). No American has won it at a younger age.

She won five medals: gold in all-around, vault, and floor exercise, plus silver in team and bronze in uneven bars.

Mary Lou Retton did not compete in any official FIG events after the 1984 Olympics. She focused on endorsements, exhibitions, and public appearances, marking her retirement from competitive gymnastics as widely documented.

No floor move named 'Retton flip' exists. A double-twisting layout is a common skill. She has a vault named after her (the 'Retton vault'), but no official floor move.

She was inducted in 1997, recognizing her historic Olympic achievement and impact on the sport.

Mary Lou Retton's first senior international competition was the 1984 American Cup; she did not participate in the World Championships until 1985, after winning Olympic gold in 1984.