Quotes by Mary Lou Retton

About Mary Lou Retton:

Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.
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As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.

Mary Lou Retton

Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.

Mary Lou Retton

That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals.

Mary Lou Retton

For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.

Mary Lou Retton

Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support.

Mary Lou Retton

Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics.

Mary Lou Retton

In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.

Mary Lou Retton

If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.

Mary Lou Retton

For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.

Mary Lou Retton

Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

Mary Lou Retton

In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man.

Mary Lou Retton

It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one.

Mary Lou Retton

Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.

Mary Lou Retton

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.

Mary Lou Retton

You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.

Mary Lou Retton

The endorsement game has been very good to me.

Mary Lou Retton

As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.

Mary Lou Retton

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

Mary Lou Retton

I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.

Mary Lou Retton

Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.

Mary Lou Retton

Author Bio

  • NameMary Lou Retton
  • DescriptionAmerican gymnast
  • BornJanuary 24, 1968
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Artistic Gymnast