That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Training for the Olympics was much easier than balancing my life now! When practice was over, there was time for me. But… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Even though it may seem counterintuitive, a comfort zone is a dangerous place to be. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
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.… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
Erase the word "failure" from your vocabulary. No case is ever truly closed, and no challenge is ever over. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share
