Mary Lou Retton Age, Height, Wikipedia, Husband, Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-06-13

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The biggest names of ‘one-time’ fade away easily with time. Just like the retired American gymnast, Mary Lou Retton, who was once a gold medalist at the Olympics. During Mary Lou Retton’s career as a gymnast, she became a gold medalist in the individual all-around competition. She also won two silver and two bronze medals.

Mary Lou Retton’s outstanding performance made her one of the most famous athletes in the United States. But do you ever wonder where is Mary Lou Retton now? Is Mary Lou Retton still alive?

Explore some quick facts about Mary Lou Retton’s wiki, including age, height, and married life with her husband alongside Mary Lou Retton’s net worth updates.

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Mary Lou Retton Quick Facts

Full Name	Mary Lou Retton Kelley
Birth	January 24, 1968, in Fairmont, West Virginia
Current Age	55 years
Height	1.45m tall
Profession	Retired American gymnast
Married	Yes
Children	Four daughters
Net worth	$8 million

What Is Mary Lou Retton Doing Now?

What is Mary Lou Retton doing now and where is Mary Lou Retton is often speculated by her fans and followers. After retirement, the former champion gymnast, Mary Lou Retton is regaining her spotlight through the American television series, ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

As of now, Mary Lou Retton is the biggest star on 2018’s season of the show and is battling to get the audience’s vote from Danelle Umstead, the first blind contestant.

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Mary signed up for the season 27 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Besides, her gymnastic skill came in handy. And most of her fans are hoping that she would become the 3rd gymnast to win the show.

In previous years, there were two Olympic gold medal-winning gymnasts who won ‘Dancing with the star’ – Shawn Johnson (season 8) and Laurie Hernandez (season 23). Mary might be the third one as she is working hard to remain on the show right now.

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Is Mary Lou Retton Married, Who Is Mary Lou Retton Husband?

The retired American gymnast, Mary Lou Retton is going smoothly on the show ‘Dancing with the Stars.‘ But what’s happening in Mary Lou Retton married life? Mary Lou Retton is already a married woman. She is not only a good wife to her husband but also a better mother to her four daughters- Shayla (b. 1995), McKenna (b. 1997), Skyla (b. 2000), and Emma (b. 2002).

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One of Mary Lou Retton daughters, McKenna Kelley won the 2014 Nastia Liukin Cup who is a Level 10 gymnast. Mary Lou Retton married Houston real estate developer as well as former University of Texas quarterback, Shannon Kelley, in 1990. Mary Lou Retton husband now serves at the Houston Baptist University athletic department.

Throughout the college years, Mary began dating her former boyfriend and now-husband, Shannon Kelly. In the year 1989, before her then-boyfriend graduated, the pair got engaged just to lead a blissful married life till now.

Mary Lou Retton Wiki, Biography and Background

Retired American gymnast, Mary Lou Retton Kelley was born on January 24, 1968, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Currently, Mary Lou Retton age is 55 years old with a tall height of 1.45m, and is of Italian heritage. Mary Lou Retton is the daughter of parents, Lois (mother) and Ronnie Retton (father).

Mary Lou Retton father operated a coal-industry transportation equipment business. Mary spent her childhood in a Christian home. She also has an older sister who is also into gymnastics.

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Mary received her education Fairmont Senior High School, however, she did not graduate. During sophomore year of high school, she participated in the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles, California.

She and her family used to live in Houston, Texas. It was until 2009 when her family returned to West Virginia. In the year 2012, her family again moved back to Houston. Moreover, both she and her family visit Second Baptist Church Houston.

How Much Is Mary Lou Retton Net Worth in 2023?

Reportedly, as of 2023, retired gymnast Mary Lou Retton’s net worth is $8 million. American former professional gymnast, Mary Lou Retton was the first one to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics, becoming the only one to do so for twenty years.

Mary appeared in various commercials, several TV shows, and movies and was a popular speaker as well. She was also a spokeswoman for Wheaties, featuring on a Wheaties box front as the first woman.