🏅On August 3, 1984 Mary Lou Retton scored a perfect 10 on the final vault to win the individual all-round competition at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and become the first American woman to win an Olympic gymnastics medal. She also became the first female gymnast from outside Eastern Europe to win the individual all-around gold. Trailing Ecaterina Szabo (after uneven bars and balance beam) by 0.15 with 2 events to go, Retton scored perfect 10s on floor exercise and vault, the last event in

Mary Lou Retton was the FIRST American woman to win individual gold in gymnastics at the ‘84 Olympic Games. 🏅 (🎥 @TeamUSA) | CBS Sports

4️⃣0️⃣ years ago today, Mary Lou Retton scored a perfect 10 on the floor exercise at #LA1984. #Olympics #IndividualAllAround 🥇 Mary Lou Retton | Team USA | International Gymnastics Federation - FIG | Olympics

Remember when Mary Lou Retton won gold at the 1984 Olympics and became America’s sweetheart? #olympics #1984 #80s #marylouretton #gymnastics #retro #memories | Recaptured80s

🇺🇸On July 28, 1984 The Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, kicked off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The 1984 Olympic Torch Relay began in New York City and ended in Los Angeles, traversing 33 states and the District of Columbia. Unlike later torch relays, the torch was continuously carried by runners on foot. The route covered more than 9,320 miles and involved 3,636 runners. O. J. Simpson was among the runners, carrying the