Falconsrout frustrated Singletary, 49ers Oct 12, 2009
Then I told him, Well, maybe Mary Lou Retton. And then I figure thats 86, he doesnt know who Mary Lou Retton is. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Singletary, 49ers lose their cool in 45-10 drubbing by Falcons Oct 12, 2009
And then I figure that's '86, he doesn't know who Mary Lou Retton is. It went right over his head and my head. (USA Today -- Sports)
GOP un-American by celebrating U.S. Olympic loss (1) Oct 7, 2009
When Carl Lewis and Mary Lou Retton dominated the 1984 Olympic Games, we all beamed with pride because they represented the U.S. on American soil, in Los Angeles. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ASU's Tracy Mattes to be Inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall Sep 16, 2009
She also is the first Sun Devil to be honored with enshrinement into the Hall that also includes the likes of Jesse Owens, Arthur Ashe, Pele, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Mary Lou Retton and Jackie Robinson, among others. Adonal Foyle, Diego Gutierrez and Tracy Mattes are examples to athletes everywhere, our youth and our peers of how giving back can profoundly impact the lives of others, said Rick Frisch, president of the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. (Thesundevils.com)
Athletes aren’t only champions who deserve a seat at breakfast Sep 14, 2009
Ever since the 1930s, the front of the Wheaties box has featured a parade of notable athletes, from Lou Gehrig to Jesse Owens to Mary Lou Retton to Michael Jordan. Over the decades, the Breakfast of Champions has celebrated achievement on the baseball diamond or in the stadium. (Boston Globe)
OLYMPICS REWIND: Liukin, Johnson restore U.S. gymnastics glitter Jul 25, 2009
The 5-3 Texan has tied Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for most medals won by an American gymnast ... Liukin has secured a legacy at least alongside the sport's most famous American gymnasts Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller. (USA Today -- Sports)
PIAA Boys' Tennis Championships: Timko sisters go 3 sets, bow out in first round May 23, 2009
But Kantor and Otto fought off the sisters, whose bloodlines include a father who was a quarterback at West Virginia, a mother who was a gymnast there, a grandfather who played basketball for the Mountaineers, a sister who is a Division I softball player at Robert Morris and an aunt -- Mary Lou Retton -- who in 1984 became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. "It was never a letdown on our part," Kantor said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Timko girls chase a perfect ending May 19, 2009
Their grandfather, Ronnie Retton, was the captain of West Virginia's 1959 NCAA runner-up basketball team, playing in the same backcourt as Jerry West, and their aunt, Mary Lou Retton, won the gold medal in all-around competiton in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics ... "We were at our section tournament and [Mary Lou Retton] was sending us text messages like, 'You can do it girls, kick some butt!' " Karli said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sisters win boys tennis title May 19, 2009
Their father, Mike, was a quarterback at West Virginia, while their mother, Shari, was an all-American gymnast at WVU. Shari's sister also was a gymnast Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton. Meanwhile, a grandfather played minor league baseball in the New York Yankees' system, a cousin was a state champion wrestler and a sister, Jaclyn, plays softball at Robert Morris. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
WPIAL Boys' Tennis Championships: Timko sisters capture AA title May 2, 2009
Their aunt is Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympics gold medalist gymnast. Their mother, Shari (Mary Lou's sister), was an All-American gymnast at West Virginia and is in the school's sports Hall of Fame. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South: Char-Houston's Timko sisters pursue WPIAL boys' doubles title Apr 30, 2009
She joins older sister Jaci (playing softball at Robert Morris), her father, Mike, and mother, Shari (football and gymnastics, respectively, at West Virginia University), and aunt Mary Lou Retton (Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast) as athletes in the family. In fact, the bloodlines go back even further to grandfather Ronnie Retton, who teamed in the backcourt with Mountaineers basketball legend Jerry West. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nominees Announced for 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Presented by Allstate Apr 17, 2009
Annual additions continued through 1992, adding Olympic legends such as Bart Conner, Dorothy Hamill, "Sugar Ray" Leonard, Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, and Mary Lou Retton. In becoming the presenting sponsor, Allstate sparked the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame's revitalization in 2004. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Years can't catch up to U.S. Olympians Apr 16, 2009
To gauge their staying power, one of their contemporaries was the great gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who was born almost halfway between Torres and Chastain in January 1968. Retton has been retired for nearly a quarter-century. (USA Today -- Sports)
10 Questions for Dara Torres Apr 10, 2009
At my first one, being 17, I was in awe of everyone else, thinking, Oh, wow, there's Michael Jordan and Mary Lou Retton, and sort of forgetting that I was there as an Olympian too. I'd have to say this past Olympics has been my favorite , only because as a 41-year-old you appreciate things more. (Time.com)
'Dear Lord': Celebrities reveal favorite prayers Mar 29, 2009
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton prays, "God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in my eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in my heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and my departing.". During Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf prayed every day, "Dear Lord, please protect my family and protect my troops. Thy will, not mine.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sullivan Award Mar 11, 2009
With a gold, three silver and one bronze medal in Beijing, Liukin tied Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for most medals by an American gymnast ... Nastia Liukin, Gymnastics At the 2008 Beijing Games, Liukin won five medals (one gold, three silver, one bronze) -- tying Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller for the most by any female gymnast. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wieber, 13, vaults to new heights at gymnastics' American Cup Feb 22, 2009
Jordyn Wieber made herself at home Saturday with two American greats in gymnastics: Mary Lou Retton and Nastia Liukin. Wieber, 13, of DeWitt, Mich. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wieber, Hambuechen win American Cup titles Feb 22, 2009
The reigning U.S. junior gymnastics champion made quite an impression in her first major meet Saturday, winning the American Cup and joining the likes of Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton and Nastia Liukin. She's the second-youngest champion in the 34-year-old event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
OLYMPICS REWIND: Relive gymnastics from the Beijing Games Feb 22, 2009
USA Mens mens Gymnastics: 2008 Beijing Olympic Coverage dal Count - USATODAY.com. 09/01/2008 - Updated 07:38 AM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. gymanst Sloan returns for American Cup Feb 21, 2009
The American Cup is one of the most prestigious international meets, with past winners including Olympic champions Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton and Nastia Liukin. Win it Saturday, and Sloan becomes one to watch this season -- and beyond. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Mediocre 13th place Feb 7, 2009
He told me that since I did not stick the landing, "Mary Lou Retton style", he would have to deduct points from the dismount. Next time, I will just tuck and roll. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Too 'ugly' to model? 27 unique looks Feb 7, 2009
From gymnast Mary Lou Retton to boxer Muhammad Ali, catch 25 legendary athletes in action. more photos. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Vitamin D May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Risk Feb 7, 2009
Like millions, Mary Lou Retton has urinary incontinence. There are no medications but pelvic muscle exercises often help. (WebMD)
