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Who Is Mary Lou Retton? About the Olympic Gymnast

Mary Lou Retton is a gymnast, who made history at the 1984 Olympics. Learn everything you need to know about this former American Sweetheart!

View gallery Image Credit: Robin Marchant Mary Lou Retton is best known for being a history-making Olympian. “I would sleep in my leotard on Friday nights because I was so excited about gymnastics on Saturday mornings,” she said in a past interview. Mary Lou is no stranger to competition and still stays incredibly fit–she is currently a motivational speaker and corporate spokesperson who travels the world as a “Fitness Ambassador.” DWTS partner, Sasha Farber, is understandably thrilled to be paired with her.

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