Mary Lou Retton
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Summary
Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968[1], in Fairmont[2]. She has worked as an artistic gymnast[3]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,590 views/month, #6,649 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Ronald Retton[5]
- Spouse: Shannon Kelley[6]
- Child: McKenna Kelley[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: University of Texas at Austin[9], Fairmont Senior High School[10]
- Award received: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[11], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[12], International Gymnastics Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[15]
- Commons category: Mary Lou Retton[16]
- Sport: artistic gymnastics[17]
- Given name: Mary Lou[18]
- Official website: http://www.marylouretton.com[19]
- Participant in: gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – women's artistic individual all-around[20], gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – women's floor[21], gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – women's uneven bars[22], gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – women's vault[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Country for sport: United States[25]
- End of work period: September 29, 1986[26]
- Height: 145 cm[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[28]
Why It Matters
Mary Lou Retton has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Mary Lou Retton born?
Mary Lou Retton was born in Fairmont[2].
Who were Mary Lou Retton's parents?
Mary Lou Retton's father was Ronald Retton[5].
Who was Mary Lou Retton married to?
Mary Lou Retton's spouses include Shannon Kelley[6].
What did Mary Lou Retton do for work?
Mary Lou Retton worked as an artistic gymnast[3].
Where did Mary Lou Retton go to school?
Mary Lou Retton was educated at University of Texas at Austin[9] and Fairmont Senior High School[10].
What awards did Mary Lou Retton receive?
Honors received include Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[11], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[12], and International Gymnastics Hall of Fame[13].