Mary Lou Retton Quotes

American - Athlete | January 24, 1968 -

If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.

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Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

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As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.

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For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.

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Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

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Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.

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In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man.

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Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.

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It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one.

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