She is best known for winning a gold medal in the individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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She also won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the same Olympics.
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Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on January 24, 1968. She began gymnastics at the age of four and began training with Bela Karolyi in 1983.
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Retton was one of the favorites to win the individual all-around competition at the 1984 Olympics. She did not disappoint, winning the gold medal with a score of 79.195.
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Retton retired from gymnastics after the 1984 Olympics. She has since worked as a television commentator and motivational speaker.