Olympic gold medalist mary lou retton has revealed the new usa gymnastics president intends to pick her brains about what is next for the organization following the larry nasser scandal. But mckenna kelley, who exhibits the same spitfire tumbling and. Join facebook to connect with mary lou retton and others you may know. She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedydrama film between the lines in 1977, henner was cast in her breakthrough role as elaine oconnor nardo in the. The first american female gymnast to win an olympic gold medal, mary lou retton was born on january 24, 1968, in fairmont, west virginia, united states of america. Mary lou retton is an american gymnast who trained with romanian coach bela karolyi and won the american cup and the u. Mary lou retton born january 24, 1968 is a retired american gymnast. Retton was very muscular, a change from the petit, smaller gymnasts fans were used to seeing catapulting off. She changed the way people thought of a gymnast, not having the typical physique for. See all books authored by mary lou retton, including mary lou.
No gymnast will repeat that feat at the beijing games, guaranteed. Creating an olympic gymnast by john powers, bela karolyi, mary l. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Joannie rochette, yuna kim, shawn johnson, nastia liukin, the fierce five, gabby douglas, sutton foster, kelly clarkson, idina menzel and missy franklin.
Americas sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in united states history. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Her gold medal was a historic win because retton was the firstever american. Creating an olympic champion 9780070518940 by retton, mary lou and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mary lou retton, 1984 mary lou retton won the allaround gold medal at the 1984 olympics plus four more medals while wearing a white leotard decorated with the american flag. This book is written from the perspective of both bela karolyi and mary lou retton. Christine dzidrums audio books, best sellers, author bio. Mary lou retton says usa gymnastics ceo wants to pick her. She was the first female gymnast from outside eastern europe to win the olympic allaround title mary lou retto. Each tells their own story, alternating between each, starting before they met each other up until mary lou wins the allaround title in 1984. Since she was only 16 when the book was written, she does not have a whole lot to tell. Mary lou retton biography, life, interesting facts. Mention the name mary lou retton and most folks think of the plucky, muscular gymnast who took won the gold with a perfect 10 at the 1984 olympics.
With the goal of someday reaching the olympics herself, she trained hard and believed in her dream. This wonderful, bright, and caring woman is truly a shining point of light. Clayton kershaw, mike trout, yuna kim, shawn johnson, nastia liukin, the fierce five, gabby douglas, sutton foster, kelly clarkson, idina menzel and missy franklin. The historic achievements of romanian prodigy nadia comaneci at the 1976 olympic games in montreal did not go unnoticed in fairmont, west virginia usa, home town of marylou retton. Mary lou retton catapulted to fame in 1984 by becoming the first american woman ever to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Power gymnast achiever series washington, rosemary on. Mary lou retton predicts gold for us womens gymnastics in team finals.
Creating an olympic champion by retton, mary lou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mary lou retton foreword of courage to soar goodreads. Ya rettons life story is presented, in her own words, to the author. In terms of sheer likability, impeccable personal conduct, and recognizability, mary lou retton may well be the most popular female athlete ever to grace the planet, never mind the gym mat. Barbara bush besides her incredible talent, mary lou retton is one of the most caring and compassionate people i have ever. Mary lou retton, gymnast who was the first american woman to win an individual olympic gold medal in gymnastics. Christines first young adult novel, cutters dont cry, won a moonbeam childrens book award. Born on 24 january 1968, retton was inspired by her east european idol, and set her mind on becoming a gymnastics champion. Christines first novel, cutters dont cry, won a moonbeam childrens book award. She hailed from italian ancestry, and her original family surname was rotunda. Mary lou rettons gateways to happiness by mary lou retton.
Facts about mary lou retton present the information about a retired american gymnast. She has written biographies on many inspiring women. Signed and inscribed by mary lou retton on the free endpaper. Americas sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the. Creating an olympic champion, and mary lou rettons gateways to happiness. Mary lou retton catapulted into our lives in the 1984 olympics. When your mom is olympic gymnastics superstar mary lou retton and you take up her sport, there are bound to be certain expectations. At the age of 15 she won the american cup and then. The biography shifts between mary lou and he coach, bela karolyi as they tell their side of the story. Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary lou. The best books written by sportsmen and sportswomen.
She was the sports illustrated sportswoman of the year in 1984, the first gymnast and the youngest inductee into the olympic hall of fame, and the first woman to appear on the wheaties box. I liked the lessons about family, sacrifice, sportsmanship, and hard work. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Mckenna kelley, daughter of mary lou retton, blazes her. Mary lucy denise henner born april 6, 1952 is an american actress, producer, radio host, podcaster, and author. This biography features alternating narratives between mary lou retton and bela karolyi. I purchased this book because my little gymnast wanted to write her biography book report on mary lou retton. Christine dzidrums has written biographies on many inspiring personalities. Gold medal gymnast sports stars library binding june 1, 1985 by hal lundgren author. Gymnstars volume 5 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the united states. Mary lou retton speaking fee and booking agent contact. Mary lou retton was born in west virginia in 1968 and was inspired to take up the sport of gymnastics at the age of eight after watching the 1976 summer olympics in montreal on television. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
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