Mary Lou Retton

For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.

Mary Lou Retton

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

Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

Mary Lou Retton

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

Mary Lou Retton

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

Mary Lou Retton

In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.

Mary Lou Retton

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

Mary Lou Retton

The endorsement game has been very good to me.

Mary Lou Retton