Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton is a celebrated American gymnast, best known for her remarkable performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she became the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title, securing a total of five medals: one gold, two silver, and two bronze. Retton, who was just 16 years old at the time, captivated the nation with her perfect 10s on the floor exercise and vault, earning her the nickname 'America's sweetheart.' After retiring from gymnastics, she transitioned into a successful career as a motivational speaker, promoting fitness and healthy living, and served on the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Recently, she made headlines due to her arrest on a DUI charge in West Virginia.
Born on Jan 24, 1968 (57 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 3.75 | 0.12% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 403,293 | $21,000,000 | 25,586$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 27,811 | $2,700,000 | 1,106$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 341,243 | 228 | $24,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 6 | 399,229,905 | 431,332 | $23,724,000 | 26,708$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iceland:
Mary Lou Retton, a retired gymnast, was arrested for driving under the influence.
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United States:
The former Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge.
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United Kingdom:
Mary Lou Retton is facing charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs after she was arrested in her West Virginia hometown.
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United States:
Mary Lou Retton, a US gymnastics icon, faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence following her arrest in West Virginia.
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United States:
Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI after being stopped by police in West Virginia.
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United States:
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month.
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