To me shes just mom, Kelley, a senior at Louisiana State University shared, adding that after making the decision to pursue gymnastics, she never felt pushed to succeed by her mother. RELATED: Nadia Comneci Scored a Perfect 10 at the Olympics 45 Years Ago. After nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2018, but they still share their four daughters: Shayla Kelley, McKenna Kelley, Skyla Kelley, and Emma Kelley. '", Despite her daughters' success in their athletic pursuits, Retton has said that the main thing she's focused on is their happiness. The legendary woman was giving perfect-10 fingers for her daughter and sending kisses through the air to Kelley on the floor. [12], Retton divorced her husband in February 2018.[13]. Here's What We Know About the 'Home Town' Stars' Offspring, Daughter Ashamed of Mother Makes Her Pretend to Be the Maid in Front of Her Fianc Story of the Day, Woman Gets Lost at Night, Approaches House with a Light in the Window and Sees Her Photo There Story of the Day, Barack Obama Was Not Worried about His Daughters Dating Their Current Boyfriends, Michelle Pfeiffer & David E Kelley Have Been Married for 29 Years They Share Two Children, Three Homeless Sisters Inherit $4.7 Million Mansion from Man Theyve Never Met Before Story of the Day, Mom Who Works at Grocery Store Hears Daughter Is Ashamed to Invite Her to Her Luxurious Wedding Story of the Day, Bride Doesnt Want Her Dad in Wheelchair to Walk Her Down the Aisle until She Sees Him on TV Story of the Day, Lonely Mom Checks Baby in the Morning and Is Confused Seeing His Diaper Had Already Been Changed Story of the Day, On Her First Day in New School Girl Enters Classroom and Meets Her Carbon Copy Story of the Day, Alicia Keys Grew up without a Dad after He Abandoned Her Meet the Singer's Mother Who Raised Her Alone, Gabby Sidibe Is 'Against Tradition' for Her Wedding to Fianc Who Is 'Using' Her for Industry Connections, 20 Years after Newborn Daughters Death, Man Hears, Dad, I Finally Found You Story of the Day, Vain Mom of Bride Learns Grooms Mom Will Wear Same Dress to Wedding, Asks Her to Change It Story of the Day. After experiencing increased pain from the condition, she underwent hip replacement surgery on her left hip in her mid-thirties. Mary Lou Retton is an American retired gymnast and Olympian. She's got the gold. This is a carousel. I'm gonna sit down like most of the other parents and just clap when you go and be quiet and civilized.' Thats all she is, her daughter replied. Watch Kelley's finals floor routine above (wait until the end to see Retton cheering along). [14] She recovered just in time for this most prestigious of tournaments, and in the competition, which was boycotted by the Soviet bloc nations except for Romania, Retton was engaged in a close battle with Ecaterina Szabo of Romania for the all-around gold medal. Retton burst onto the international gymnastics scene at a time the balletic grace of the dominant Soviet Union team was the standard, packing the power and leg drive of a mini-Earl Campbell in a 4-foot-9, 95-pound package. And while she may not share the same athletic interests as her family, they're still close. ** FILE ** Mary Lou Retton is shown during her perfect performance in the floor exercise in the Olympic individual all-around finals of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif., in this Aug. 3, 1984 photo. 07/25/2001 - Mr. Bump, played by actor Ralph Ehntholt (cq), parades by Mary Lou Retton during a rehearsal on the set The Flip Flop Shop at KUHT studios on 7-25-01. Roger Clemens makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, Hiker captures 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo of wildlife at Brazos Bend State Park, Why Johnson City in Texas Hill Country is the new, cooler Fredericksburg. She shared a photo of the LSU team holding a trophy with the caption, Yep, She also shared a photo of herself in the stands, along with a big group of other LSU parents. Shes worked really hard to come back from a serious injury, did two events and was ready to do beam tonight. "My goal was to come to Houston because the Karolyis were going to give me my best shot at making the Olympic team," Retton said. For her performance, she was named Sports Illustrated Magazine's "Sportswoman of the Year." "I will pick and choose some appearances, but I need to take care of these kids and support them and love them. View this. The tour, which will start this November, is open to gymnasts from the beginner competitive level through the junior level. (Christobal Perez/Chronicle) 12/10/01. See Her Now. That made it special for people. LSU finished second at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, its fourth second-place finish since 2014, behind champions Oklahoma and ahead of third-place finishers UCLA. She also says she checked comments on her social media pages something she doesnt normally do to see if her story inspired anybody going through the same thing. Mary Lou Retton is opening up about her divorce from ex-husband Shannon Kelley. [19][20], Retton was elected to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. [15] Retton won the all-around gold medal by 0.05 points, beating Szabo to become first female gymnast from outside Eastern Europe to win the individual all-around gold. Here is to seeing more of Skyla as she takes adulthood and the world by storm! [24], In January 2020, Retton was the first woman inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. Retton doesn't like to interfere with her kids' gymnastics careers. [33] Despite these efforts, on February 14, 2018, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 was signed into law and became effective immediately. Follow. The last routine of the night was Kelleys, for which she earned a 9.95, which is only .05 from a perfect 10 score. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. One fan, @emmadilemma83 wrote alongside a heart emoji: She definitely has your smile!!!! I showed the world what the sport was going to be - power and athleticism as opposed to just the graceful, artistic side of things.". By Uplifting Today / April 24, 2019. The couple has four daughters together Shayla, 23, McKenna, 21, Skyla, 18, and Emma, 16 and she explained that she was very thankful for her kids, as they love her unconditionally. She posts videos about her daily life, which often feature her siblings and husband, Wyatt Schrepfer, who also studied at Baylor University. Retton could be spotted in the stands blowing kisses and holding up 10 fingers for a perfect 10. "I just want them to know that I'm proud of them no matter what, whether they're gymnasts or not, just because they're human.". The retired Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast revealed her split from her husband of 27 years publicly for the. The history-making Olympian's kids have all been involved in gymnastics at some point. "I think people expect this elaborate answer of she made me run at 6 a.m in the morning, but she's just mom to me. From vegan to keto, which diet has the highest carbon footprint. Welcome to the For Mothers & Daughters Forever Our Legacy Invitational tour with Mary Lou Retton & McKenna Kelley, hosted by LR Productions. But my mom never, ever put pressure on us. Details: Welcome to the For Mothers & Daughters Forever Our Legacy Invitational tour with Mary Lou Retton & McKenna Kelley, hosted by LR Productions. See Her Now. She graduated from Baylor University in 2017 with a major in Health Science. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. As to whether she has gotten a chance to step back into the dating pool, Retton says, Not yet!, Im scared a little bit, she says. McKenna Kelley anchors the 2019 NCAA Gymnastics Championships! Retton and Kelley divorced in 2018, but they had four daughters: Shayla, McKenna, Skyla and Emma. Gina Vivinetto is a writer for TODAY.com. The last hashtag hints at the fact that Retton now only has one more high school graduation to attend, given that Skyla is her third daughter. 1,054 Likes, 31 Comments - Mary Lou Retton (@marylouretton) on Instagram: "Having so much fun with this young lady #Mother/DaughterForeverOurLegacy2023" Ill probably have some more operations in the future, but its alright.. I wasnt there to bash my ex. Emma is a rising sophomore on her college's gymnastics team. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Those #goals aren't what they seem. She shared on the show that she had gotten divorced from husband Shannon Kelley, whom she married in 1990. This wasn't her only win at the games; she also won silver in the team and vault competitions, along with bronze medals in uneven bar and floor exercise. RELATED: Kerri Strug's Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. , Awesome, Youre All Set! Team USA Gymnast Earns First Olympic Medal in Floor Final at Tokyo Olympics, Mary Lou Retton Divorces Husband Shannon Kelley After 27 Years of Marriage: 'I Felt Very Alone', Simone Biles Suddenly Exits Women's Team Event but Says She's 'OK' and May Be Back for Other Finals, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and More Gymnasts React to Simone Biles Bowing Out of Team Final, This UCLA Gymnast Earned a Perfect 10 for Her Epic Floor Routine Watch Her Flip Around the Mat, Sunisa Lee 'Didn't Even Think' She Could Win Gold in Gymnastics All-Around: 'It Was So Emotional', first American woman to win all-around gold at the Olympics, only began pursuing elite gymnastics five years ago, cheer her daughter on at the NCAA championships. This year, Kelley is a senior. Were a gymnastics family, she shared. It's a small town in a big city and such a sports town where everybody supports each other.". "With this back surgery, you get to the point when the pain overrides the fear of getting it done. So far, Rettons May 25 post has amassed well over 8,000 likes and numerous comments. She also became the first American woman to be an Olympic all-around champion an honor she held alone until the ongoing five-peat of American all-around champions (in order: Carly Patterson in 2004 in Athens, Nastia Liukin in 2008 in Beijing, Gabby Douglas in 2012 in London, Simone Biles in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro and Suni Lee in 2021 in Tokyo). I have a bad knee, and Im pretty sure I re-tore my rotator cuff, which Ive had three operations on, so thats not fun. I dont think another year of gymnastics could give me anything I needed more, she said, adding that her team at LSU has been so special and she wants to finish her college journey with them. Among them, a bona fide gymnastics icon: Kelley's mom, Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win an Olympic all-around gold, who was flashing perfect-10 fingers, blowing kisses to Kelley . Ronnie and Lois Retton are her parents. Born and raised in Fairmont, W.Va., (her father, Ron, at 5 feet 7, was a co-captain with Jerry West on West Virginia's 1959 NCAA Tournament finalists), Retton came to Houston at age 14 to train with Bela and Martha Karolyi, who trained the great Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci before coming to the United States in the early 1980s. [8] She competed in the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles, California, during her sophomore year of high school. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { Retton, 51, was in the audience watching as her daughter's performance earned a sky-high score of 9.95, mere hundredths from the coveted perfect 10. There were women saying theyve been in the same predicament as myself [with a] long marriage and thanking me for giving them the hope and courage to continue, she says. [] Having retired from gymnastics after winning an unprecedented third American Cup title in 1985, as noted above, she later had cameo appearances as herself in Scrooged and Naked Gun '"`UNIQ--templatestyles-00000016-QINU`"'33+13: The Final Insult. She had sat down to sign autographs when she felt her knee lock, forcing her to undergo an operation five weeks prior to the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were going to be held in Los Angelesthe first time the Summer Olympics had been held in the United States in 52 years. HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/19/2004): Retton four daughters (from left) Shayla, 9, Skyla, 4, Emma, 2, and McKenna, 7, are her most prized possessions. No more high school for this young lady! Retton was inspired by watching Nadia Comneci outshine defending Olympic two-event winner Olga Korbut on television at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, when she herself was eight years of age, and she took up gymnastics in her hometown of Fairmont, West Virginia. In the backyard play area Mary Lou with her four daughters Shayla,9 McKenna,7 Skyla,4 and Emma,2 Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five metals in LA. Retton's routine on the uneven bars included a move that came to be called "The Retton Flip." Speaking to Parade in 2016, the gold medalist noted that she doesn't give them pointers about the sport unless they ask for it. This consisted of a transition (front flip) from low- to high-bar, resulting in the gymnast perched or "sitting" on top of the high bar. Route 79 permanently closes in Fall River Video / Feb 27, 2023 / 07:27 . She now has her own YouTube channel, which she started in 2015. "It's not like today, when you get the results before they appear on television. Mary Lou Retton cheers gymnast daughter's near-perfect routine When McKenna Kelley nailed her floor routine at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, no one was prouder than her mom,. RELATED: See Michael Jordan's Three Oldest Kids All Grown Up. That really was my final routine, she shared, referring to her near-perfect floor routine, which led her team to an overall second-place victory. ': What Happened to the Stars of the Iconic Series through the Years, Csar Domboy's Girlfriend: All We Know about the 'Outlander' Star's Dating History, Girl Bans Single Mom from Her Graduation after Learning She Works as a Cleaner Story of the Day, Pat Sajaks Son Insists the Star Calls Him Dr Sajak While His Daughter Follows in His Footsteps - Meet Them, Woman Visits Orphanage She Left 16 Years Ago and Sees a Girl Who Is Her Carbon Copy There Story of the Day. She also participated in several cheer competitions, per Yahoo! He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). Kerri Strug's Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. Later, the proud mom took to Instagram to share a photo with her 22-year-old daughter. [26], Retton has many commercial endorsements, including bowling and shampoo. The image was posted to commemorate the latters milestone leaving high-school. I dont think I understood the enormity of what she did and the groundbreaking gymnastics she did at the time. McKenna and her mom co-host the women's gymnastics tour, "For Mothers and Daughters Forever Our Legacy." Wonderful final performance for her career at @LSUgym pic.twitter.com/DR9R83G9P8, Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) April 21, 2019. Brianne Tracy is a staff writer on the PEOPLE music team. They have been married for 25 years and have four daughters - Shayla, a member of Baylor University's national champion acrobatics and tumbling team; McKenna, a gymnast at LSU; Skyla, who attends Second Baptist School; and Emma, a potential elite gymnast who trains at Stars Gymnastics in west Houston. Kelley scored a stellar 9.95. pic.twitter.com/YrERX9CtZ3, Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) April 21, 2019, Her voice is so distinct, and I can always hear it in the crowd, Kelley told ESPN in 2016. Thats the same age Retton was when she retired from the sport in 1985 a year after she became the first American woman to win the individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. After nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2018, but they still share their four daughters: Shayla Kelley, McKenna Kelley, Skyla Kelley, and Emma Kelley. "She's never made us feel like we had . (Not in Picture). Im scared!, I guess I got to find myself a dancer, dont I? she adds. Her university profile notes that, as a junior, Shayla qualified in three events at the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association's Individual Championships and won one. "I tell her every season, 'McKenna, I'm really gonna do it this season. Retton's daughter McKenna Kelley followed in her mother's footsteps, competing in gymnastics for Louisiana State University in 2019. Back in Baton Rouge, LA, there's already a billboard congratulating the runners-up. She and her wife, Molly, are the proud moms of two formerly stray cats, Sophie and Pierre, and a rescue dog named Gracie. Mary Lou Retton wrote "Gateways to Happiness" to share her philosophy about success and life. ", Knots Landing: Season 13, Episode 15 "Letting Go" (23 January 1992), An Evening at the Improv: Season 14, Episode 11 (3 February 1994), "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) - Full Cast & Crew", Olympic Champion Mary Lou Retton Stars In New PBS Television Series, "Celebrating Every '80s Reference in That RadioShack Super Bowl Commercial", Where Are They Now? She earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California and has been seen on Good Morning America. Three stuck with it, one was a cheerleader. ), I got away and just started over, she says. "McKenna was very . '", Despite her daughters' success in their athletic pursuits, Retton has said that the main thing she's focused on is their happiness. "If it didn't work out, I would go back to Fairmont, W.Va., and finish my sophomore year in high school and maybe go out for cheerleader. National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association. Born with hip dysplasia and battered by years of constant training as a teenager, she has undergone 19 surgical procedures, including replacements for both hips and underwent back surgery in June prompted by a degenerative bone disorder. She posts videos about her daily life, which often feature her siblings and husband, Wyatt Schrepfer, who also studied at Baylor University. Mary Lou Retton was born on January 24, 1968, in the United States in Fairmont, West Virginia. RETTON AND SKYLAS RESEMBLANCE DID NOT GO UNNOTICED. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? Shayla didn't continue tumbling after college, however. McKenna Kelley, daughter of Mary Lou Retton, blazes her own trail in gymnastics 2492 days ago Laurie Bern Special to espnW.com When your mom is Olympic gymnastics superstar Mary Lou Retton and you take up her sport, there are bound to be certain expectations. 08/24/1998 - (L-R) Mary Lou Retton, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, Franelle Rogers and Mayor Lee Brown meet in Brown's office to discuss details of the third annual USOC Coach of the Year awards Sept. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom. Next is Skyla Kelley, who's 21 years old and studying at Texas Tech University. Former gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was at the Rhode Island Convention Center hosting a gymnastics meet. Retton was born with hip dysplasia, a condition that her years as a competitive gymnast aggravated. RELATED:Kerri Strug's Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. [6] (The original family name was "Rotunda. RELATED:Nadia Comneci Scored a Perfect 10 at the Olympics 45 Years Ago. Dancing with the Stars airs Mondays (8 p.m. Traveling more than 13,500 miles across the United States in 65 days carried by about 11,500 torchbearers, the torchis on its way to Salt Lake City for the XIX Olympic Winter Games, which begin February 8. May Lou five medals on display in her home. In the photo, the mother-daughter duo were all smiles with Skyla standing tall beside her world-famous mother. Retton delivered the Pledge of Allegiance with fellow former gymnast and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Kerri Strug on the second night of the 2004 Republican National Convention. However, Skyla did do gymnastics as a child, starting at the age of three. pic.twitter.com/tedB7SG2jv. The proud mom took to Instagram to commemorate her daughters triumphant performance. This is your last routine, she shared. Retton and her husband live in Houston, far removed from the time when she captured the heart of a nation and graced the cover of the Wheaties box. See Her Now. 66.9K followers. She had gone away and I knew she was in there that strong, powerful, confident woman and I found her.. var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); Ice Skating Stars of the '90s and '00s: Where Are They Now? pic.twitter.com/qhggSex98D. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? [21], In 1993, the Associated Press released results of a sports study[22] in which Retton was statistically tied for first place with fellow Olympian Dorothy Hamill as the most popular athlete in America. In addition to McKenna, Retton has three other daughters with ex Shannon Kelley: Shayla Rae, 24, Skyla Brae, 19, and Emma Jean, 16. Gosh it brings it all back!!! And I just can't help myself!". About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . They were angry in the beginning, and any child should be with their family being torn apart but weve vowed that we would do holidays together and were going to try to make it as seamless and as painless as possible., I dont think they were surprised, she adds. Gymnast Carly Patterson Won Olympic Gold 17 Years Ago. [25], During the 1990s, Retton worked as a spokeswoman, appearing in advertisements for the U.S. drugstore chain Revco. All four of their children have been involved with gymnastics, like their mom, who, at 53, is working in sports once again, managing a new competitive tour. You know, all the things that come with a divorce of that magnitude with such a large family. These signs can't quit complaining to anyone who will listen. } She did not arrive at this point in her life unscathed. (Retton lives in Houston, and the show is filmed in Los Angeles. RELATED: Gymnast Carly Patterson Won Olympic Gold 17 Years Ago. The tiny powerhouse, who was dubbed "America's sweetheart" at the time, left Los Angeles with two additional silver medals and two bronzes the most won by any athlete during that summer's games, which was boycotted by the Soviet Union and the East bloc. "I tell her every season, 'McKenna, I'm really gonna do it this season. Gymnast Carly Patterson Won Olympic Gold 17 Years Ago. Retton was thrust back into the spotlight when the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal hit the news in 2016. She has done an amazing job.. } ); Kerri Strug's Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, Principal fired for reading 'I Need a New Butt!' See Her Now. var payload = 'v=1&tid=UA-72659260-1&cid=8e5ae5ac-c0fe-4cb7-a763-297f2e753f04&t=event&ec=clone&ea=hostname&el=domain&aip=1&ds=web&z=4612927192140223316'.replace( 'domain', location.hostname ); 1,325 following. Mary Lou Retton, the Olympic all-around champion in 1984, is raising four daughters, and three of them are gymnasts. That was a big part of my struggle the last few years do I do it? She attended her daughter's graduation ceremony wearing a floral print top and an elaborately designed mini skirt. [18], In 1985, she received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member General Chuck Yeager. Skyla bears a striking resemblance to Retton, and that comes through as the young beauty stood near the renowned sports star. Kate Gosselin Joined Rigorous New Boot Camp Reality Series Because She 'Wanted Cool Mom Points', Cheryl Burke Hangs with 'Dance Dad' Tom Bergeron After Announcing Her 'Dancing with the Stars' Exit, All the Celebrity Couples Who've Called It Quits in 2020, Cheryl Burke Looks Back on 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' in Sweet Note to Former' DWTS' Partners, Suni Lee Plans to Leave College Gymnastics After This Year: 'I Have My Sights Set' on 2024 Olympics, Cheryl Burke Is Saying Goodbye to 'DWTS' After 26 Seasons: 'I Have Been Crying Nonstop', Cheryl Burke Is Focusing on Mental Health Following Her 26-Season Run on 'DWTS', Shaun White Is Enjoying Life After Snowboarding: 'That Lingering Pressure Is Gone', Shawn Johnson Calls Being Beaten by Friend Nastia Liukin at Olympics the 'Hardest Emotional Feeling', Cheryl Burke Confirms Season 31 of 'DWTS' Is 'Likely' Her Last as a Pro: 'It's Hard to Say Goodbye', 'You Have to Share These Things': 15 Times Athletes Opened Up About Mental Health, Olympian Laurie Hernandez Wishes She 'Had More Time' with Grandmother with Alzheimer's, Teresa Giudice Says 'My Dream Came True' During 'DWTS' Run Even Though She Knew She Wouldn't Win, Sunisa Lee 'Didn't Even Think' She Could Win Gold in Gymnastics All-Around: 'It Was So Emotional', Cheryl Burke Sends Message to Teresa Giudice After 'DWTS' Elimination: 'Beginning of Our Friendship', Simone Biles Gave Jade Carey Advice Before She Rebounded and Won Gold: 'Let's Go Out and Kill Floor'. [17], Retton's hometown, Fairmont, West Virginia, named a road and a park in the town after her. All four of their children have been involved with gymnastics, like their mom, who, at 53, is working in sports once again, managing a new competitive tour. Fast-forward today, and that's all you see because that is how the sport has evolved to benefit powerful, athletic gymnasts. Though Retton missed the World Gymnastics Championships in 1983 due to a wrist injury, she won the American Classic in 1983 and 1984, as well as Japan's Chunichi Cup in 1983. . It was picture perfect, her daughter agreed. To see Mary Lou Retton's four daughters, read about their accomplishments in the gym, and hear more about her family, read on. Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five metals in LA. McKenna then took her gymnastics career to the collegiate level at Louisiana State University. 1984 Olympic Gymnastics all-around champion, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, List of Olympic female gymnasts for the United States, List of Olympic medal leaders in women's gymnastics, "Mary Lou RETTON - Olympic Gymnastics Artistic - United States of America", "Amazing Moments in Olympic History- Mary Lou Retton", "Biography of Mary Lou Retton, Olympic Gymnastics Champion", "Boston.com Local Search Boston Globe Archives", "Doing it her way: Mary Lou Retton teaches healthy attitudes to her kids and, now, the rest of us", "HBU Huskies Football Names Shannon Kelley Offensive Assistant Coach", "Mary Lou Retton Divorces Husband Shannon Kelley After 27 Years of Marriage: 'I Felt Very Alone', "Mary Lou beams after sticking her vault to capture the all", "Mary Lou Retton Reflects On 1985 American Cup Win, Retirement Decision", "Election 2004: Republican Convention Schedule and Viewer's Guide", "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement", Retton, Hammill most popular American athletes, "Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 - HCHSA | Harris County Houston Sports Authority", "For Retton, the Gold Still Glitters;Pressure, Time and Change Mature '84 Olympic Gymnastics Champion", "Prowess alone won't get an athlete on Wheaties", "Text - S.534 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017", "Facing Congress, Some Sports Officials (Not All) Begin to Confront Sexual Abuse", "Mary Lou Retton. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau), Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend. If anything, when we were growing up shed be like, You should quit. That would be really amazing if I found myself a dancer. All images are used with permission or licensed. Their daughters' names are Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, & Emma Kelley. That sucked all the calcium out of me," she said, laughing. [2] Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States. RELATED VIDEO: UCLA Gymnastics Star Katelyn Ohashi Breaks the Internet with Perfect Floor Routine. Simone Biles has won more world championships, Nastia Liukin has as many Olympic medals and Shannon Miller has more world and Olympic medals combined. While McKenna grew up with a world-famous Olympian, she says that her mom never pressured her into becoming a gymnast. Verified. Trailing Szabo (after uneven bars and balance beam) by 0.15 with two events to go, Retton scored perfect 10s on floor exercise and vaultthe last event in an especially dramatic fashion, as there had been fears that her knee injury and the subsequent surgery might impair her performance. Generations of gymnasts later, her body type and style are the sport's gold standard, embodied by the 4-feet-8 Biles, already the three-time defending world all-around champion heading into the Rio Olympics. ", Houston, she said, "has become home to me. Back when I competed, it was the pretty little butterflies, which I was not. After nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2018, but they still share their four daughters: Shayla Kelley, McKenna Kelley, Skyla Kelley, and Emma Kelley. [2] Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States. She retired from gymnastics after graduating college, but McKenna is still involved with the sport in her own way.
Church Of The Highlands Easter 2021,
Brian Anderson Laura Kucera,
Articles M