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Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968 in Fairmont, West Virginia) is an American gymnast. She was the first gymnast outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic all-around title..

"I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and to keep it lit."

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"I like added pressure. It makes me work harder."

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"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."

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