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  2. Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American retired gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals. Retton's performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.

  3. Jan 8, 2024 · Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton faced “death in the eyes” while in intensive care, she said in her first interview since a life-threatening bout of pneumonia this past fall.

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  4. May 15, 2024 · Mary Lou Retton, gymnast who was the first American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. At the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, she achieved perfect scores in her final two events to win a dramatic victory in the all-around exercises. Learn more about Rettons life and career.

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  5. 6 days ago · CNN —. Mary Lou Retton is still on a path to recovery . The Olympic gymnastics legend was hospitalized with a serious lung illness seven months ago and said her doctors “still don’t know ...

  6. Oct 24, 2023 · Learn about Mary Lou Retton, the retired American gymnast who won five medals, including gold in the all-around, at the 1984 Olympics. Find out about her early life, career, family, health problems and 2023 hospitalization.

  7. Jan 8, 2024 · CNN —. Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton says she is lucky to be alive after the 55-year-old was hospitalized last year with a rare form of pneumonia that left her unable to breathe...

  8. Jan 8, 2024 · Getty Images. Mary Lou Retton is the first American female gymnast to win all-around gold at the Olympics. US Olympic gold medallist Mary Lou Retton says she is grateful to be alive...

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