As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
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 American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
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 American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Fragile egos are put on the line every day. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
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 American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
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 American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. Mary Lou Retton American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0
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 American Athlete More Mary Lou Retton Quotes 0