EPISODE · Feb 26, 2024 · 17 MIN
Mary Lou Retton - “America’s Sweetheart”
from The 80s and 90s Uncensored · host Milo Denison & Jamie Fenderson
Mary Lou Retton was recently in the news prompting Jamie and Milo to look at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where Mary Lou was the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Besides here athleticism, they discuss why “America’s Sweetheart” is an icon of the 1980s. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web: the80sand90s.com Instagram: @The80sand90sCom YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a friend and/or share it on social media so others can experience it as well.
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Mary Lou Retton was recently in the news prompting Jamie and Milo to look at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where Mary Lou was the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Besides here athleticism, they discuss why “America’s Sweetheart” is an icon of the 1980s. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web: the80sand90s.com Instagram: @The80sand90sCom YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a friend and/or share it on social media so others can experience it as well.
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Mary Lou Retton - “America’s Sweetheart”
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