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- Mary Lou Retton first became a top international gymnast in 1983 when she won the American Cup, the American Classic, and the Chunichi Cup. Her star rose quickly at the 1984 Olympics when she won five medals, capped by the gold medal in all-around. Retton added silver on the vault and with the team, and bronzes on uneven bars and floor exercise.
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Re-live medal-winning moments and celebrate the world's finest athletes in their quest for gold at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
Archer Neroli Fairhall of New Zealand was the first...
- Mary-Lou RETTON - Olympics.com
Having won more medals than any other participant at the...
- Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
Jul 28, 1984 · Archer Neroli Fairhall of New Zealand was the first paraplegic athlete to take part in a medal event, competing in a wheelchair. The first Olympic women’s marathon was staged, and was won by Joan Benoit of the U.S. Rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming and the women’s cycling road race also made their debuts.
Having won more medals than any other participant at the 1984 Games, she was named Sportswoman of the Year and Amateur Athlete of the Year by the American press. Iconic status Retton enjoyed a victorious swansong, being crowned US champion in 1985.
The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Mary Lou Retton first became a top international gymnast in 1983 when she won the American Cup, the American Classic, and the Chunichi Cup. Her star rose quickly at the 1984 Olympics when she won five medals, capped by the gold medal in all-around.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Track and field athlete Carl Lewis competed in four Olympic Games. He won nine gold medals, including four at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
In the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Ashford captured the gold medal in the 100-metre dash, despite residual difficulties from a hamstring injury she suffered during the 1983 world championships. She was also a member of the gold-medal-winning 4 × 100-metre relay team.
