Mary lou retton, who somersaulted and backflipped her way to an olympic gold medal, married her longtime beau, shannon kelley, a former college football player, in houston on saturday. Request availability for mary lou retton date of event. Christine dzidrums audio books, best sellers, author bio. Mary lou rettons gateways to happiness by mary lou retton. Mary lou retton catapulted to fame in 1984 by becoming the first american woman ever to win a gold medal in gymnastics. This study guide consists of approximately 70 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of courage to soar. She is a devout christian and has her favorite book called the bible. The prologue, written by 1984 olympic gold medalist gymnast mary lou retton the first american gymnast to win. Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary lou. Mar 15, 2019 mary lou retton became a household name in the united states with one perfectly stuck vault in 1984.
Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary lou retton. She was the sports illustrated sportswoman of the year in 1984, the first gymnast and the youngest inductee into the olympic hall of fame, and the first woman to appear on the wheaties box. Christine dzidrums has written biographies on many inspiring personalities. Americas sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in united states history. Since she was only 16 when the book was written, she does not have a whole lot to tell. Karolyis vivid telling of his rise and fall in romanias sports establishment and his perilous. Mary lucy denise henner born april 6, 1952 is an american actress, producer, radio host, podcaster, and author. The biography shifts between mary lou and he coach, bela karolyi as they tell their side of the story. Exact fees for mary lou retton and other athletes are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the requested duties, time commitment and whether travel is required. Her success on home soil transformed her into a true american sporting icon. Mary lou retton, gymnast who was the first american woman to win an. As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can. Jan 01, 1986 mary lou retton s gateways to happiness book.
Mary lou retton, a gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1984 olympics, brings her boundless energy and physical talent to a young audience in the valuesbased television series mary lou s flipflop. Carly patterson, simone biles, gabby douglas and nastia liukin are the four americans whose feat equaled her. A noted motivator, she released two selfhelp books, reach for the summit and. Clayton kershaw, mike trout, yuna kim, shawn johnson, nastia liukin, the fierce five, gabby douglas, sutton foster, kelly clarkson, idina menzel and missy franklin. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mary lou retton. Join facebook to connect with mary lou retton and others you may know. Since then, she has been a regular commentator on network television and speaks before major corporations, including ibm and walmart. Mary lou retton is excited for a new chapter but scared to date again after secret divorce the retired olympic goldmedalwinning gymnast. Americas sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the. Speaking get in touch with mary lous team about appearing at your next event. Creating an olympic champion 9780070518940 by retton, mary lou and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Along with mary lou s weigh motivational numberless platform scale youll get the following supportive materials. These pix appeared on various licensed mary lou retton. Mary lou retton quotes quoteland quotations by author.
Each tells their own story, alternating between each, starting before they met each other up until mary lou wins the allaround title in 1984. The segments were five minutes long and presented exercises and information to promote childrens physical fitness. The memoirs prologue, written by 1984 olympic gold medalist gymnast mary lou retton, highlighted simones powerful gymnastics style and her unprecedented success. Gymnstars volume 5 ebook written by christine dzidrums. Aug 01, 2007 mary lou retton on her last event of the all around competition at the 1984 olympic games. Something you read about, she said in the book mary lou. She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedydrama film between the lines in 1977, henner was cast in her breakthrough role as elaine oconnor nardo in the abcnbc sitcom taxi, a role. Creating an olympic champion by retton, mary lou and bela karolyi with john powers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Simone biles details her gymnastics failure in new book. Recounts the professional life of sixteenyearold mary lou retton, who wo. I purchased this book because my little gymnast wanted to write her biography book report on mary lou retton. Olympic gold medalist mary lou retton hosted the series, assisted by the funfit kids ericka pazcoquin, bradley kane. Creating an olympic champion thorndike press large print americana series by mary lou retton, bela karolyi, john powers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Creating an olympic champion by retton, mary lou, signed abebooks. Creating an olympic champion, and mary lou rettons gateways to happiness. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Equal space is devoted to her trainer, romanianborn bela karolyi, whose life is more interesting. She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedydrama film between the lines.
Aug 21, 2019 mary lou retton was born on january 24, 1968, in fairmont, west virginia. Also in the book excerpt, 1984 olympic allaround champion mary lou retton describes the. Books by and about mary lou retton click this icon to engrave the quote on mugs, bookmarks, tshirts and much more. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Her gold medal was a historic win because retton was the firstever american woman to win the all.
I did about three months rehabilitation in two weeks, she wrote. Retton catapulted to fame in 1984 when she became the first american woman ever to win an olympic gold medal in gymnastics. Retton, mary lou, 1968, gymnastics publisher new york. Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary. Discover how a young girl from west virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics allaround title at the 1984 olympics. While george sullivans mary lou messner, 1985 and other ya books have appeared already, rettons own account will appeal to aspiring gymnasts and other young readers. Gary poole a biography of the sixteenyearold athlete whose performance at the 1984 olympics made her the first american woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics. From bela we are told how he started in gymnstics coaching, his coaching of nadia and his move to america. Mary lou retton born january 24, 1968 is a retired american gymnast.
Jan 08, 2017 home posts tagged mary lou retton archive. This biography features alternating narratives between mary lou retton and bela karolyi. The booking agents at athletespeakers work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired sports celebrity. A biography of the sixteenyearold athlete whose performance at the 1984 olympics made her the first american woman to win a gold medal in. See all books authored by mary lou retton, including mary lou. Pictured are jose altuve, whose walkoff home run won the moment of the year award, and mary lou retton.
She was the first female gymnast from outside eastern europe to win the olympic allaround title. Retton s early life mary lou retton was born in fairmont west virginia on 24 january 1968. Mary lou retton foreword of courage to soar goodreads. Jul, 2012 mention the name mary lou retton and most folks think of the plucky, muscular gymnast who took won the gold with a perfect 10 at the 1984 olympics. Quotes by mary lou retton as simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can. Mary lou retton, of fairmont, was the first female gymnast outside eastern europe to win a gold medal in the womens allaround at the 1984 olympics. These pix appeared on various licensed mary lou retton products including books, the funfit vhs cassettes and record albums, and packaging. Used acceptable pages are smooth and bright with no folds, creases or curl. Retton is considered as a pioneer in the womens gymnastics in united states. Ya rettons life story is presented, in her own words, to the author.
Creating an olympic champion, and mary lou retton s gateways to happiness. Gary poole a biography of the sixteenyearold athlete whose performance at the 1984 olympics made her the first american woman to win a. I felt very alone its something that had really needed to happen for a long time, mary lou retton said about her. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Mary lou retton 1984 olympics summer olympics olympic gold medals female gymnast olympic athletes olympic champion camping games sports figures. She was the first female gymnast from outside eastern europe to win the olympic allaround title mary lou retto. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the united states. This book is written from the perspective of both bela karolyi and mary lou retton. Fees on the sports speakers 360 website for mary lou retton and other athletes are estimates and are intended only as a guideline.
Recounts the professional life of sixteenyearold mary lou retton, who won five medals in the 1984 olympics. I liked the lessons about family, sacrifice, sportsmanship, and hard work. Christines first young adult novel, cutters dont cry, won a moonbeam childrens book award. Mary lou retton, gymnast who was the first american woman to win an individual olympic gold medal in gymnastics. Abc funfit is a series of short american television segments that were broadcast in 1985 and aired twice a day during abcs saturday morning cartoon programs.
The title of this book is courage to soar and it was written by simone biles, mary lou retton foreword, michelle burford contributor. Mary lou retton was the first american woman to win an olympic gold medal in. Creating an olympic champion is a biography by olympic champion mary lou retton. It helped her win the olympic allaround title, a feat no american had ever accomplished. Mary lou retton speaking fee and booking agent contact. After developing a love of gymnastics as a girl, retton moved to houston, texas, to train with acclaimed romanian coach.
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