57 Quotes by Mary Lou Retton

If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

The endorsement game has been very good to me.

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 financial success.

For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.

As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.

Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.

Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support.