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Mary Lou Retton Makes Paris Olympics Prediction for 'GOAT' Gymnast Simone Biles (Exclusive)
The Olympic gold medalist spoke with ET about the young gymnast's prospects.
Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during the 2024 Core Hydration Classic on May 18, 2024, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. - M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"Before her first Olympics — her parents are wonderful — and I placed a call and said, 'If you guys ever need advice or any help,'" Retton shared. Mary Lou Retton of the USA performs on the balance beam during the Women's Gymnastics competition of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held from July 30 to Aug. 3, 1984 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. - David Madison/Getty ImagesRetton became a national celebrity at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles when she became the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics.
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