Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn’t go hand-in-hand with financial success. – Mary Lou Retton
That’s because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. – Mary Lou Retton
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. – Mary Lou Retton
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for corporate support. – Mary Lou Retton
In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. – Mary Lou Retton
I usually don’t mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it’s time to seek shelter. – Mary Lou Retton
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given. – Mary Lou Retton
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. – Mary Lou Retton
Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. – Mary Lou Retton
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they’re famous for. – Mary Lou Retton
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. – Mary Lou Retton
You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it’s awful… I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost. – Mary Lou Retton
