Mary Lou Retton, born on January 24, 1968, in Fairmont, West Virginia, emerged as an iconic figure in American gymnastics history. Her journey to greatness began with humble roots in Fairmont, where she was captivated by the grace and strength of gymnastics after witnessing Nadia Comăneci’s historic performance at the 1976 Olympics. Under the guidance of her coach, Gary Rafaloski, Retton honed her skills, eventually relocating to Houston, Texas, ...