Statements (582)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Basketball_Player |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:West_Virginia
gptkb:Basketball_Player gptkb:Simone_Biles gptkb:video_game gptkb:sports_event |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
youth sports
youth sports programs fitness and health |
| gptkbp:annual_event |
individual all-around
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Mike_Douglas_Show gptkb:The_Tonight_Show gptkb:The_Merv_Griffin_Show gptkb:music_festival gptkb:battle gptkb:The_Today_Show television commercials movies and TV shows reality TV shows TV commercials magazine covers films and TV shows Various commercials documentaries about gymnastics the 1985 film ' The Golden Girls' |
| gptkbp:author |
written about her life
Mary Lou Retton: The Story of an Olympic Champion ' On the Edge' Mary Lou Retton: Winning Life |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:award gptkb:1984_Sports_Illustrated_Sportswoman_of_the_Year gptkb:5 gptkb:ESPY_Award_for_Best_Female_Athlete gptkb:sports_event gptkb:silver_medal gptkb:1984_Olympic_Sportswoman_of_the_Year gptkb:item gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics 2 Olympic bronze medal Olympic silver medal World Championship medals Olympic medals bronze medal 5 Olympic medals inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
January 24, 1968
1968-01-24 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Fairmont,_West_Virginia
gptkb:Fairmont,_West_Virginia,_USA |
| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:Fairmont,_West_Virginia
January 24, 1968 |
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1980s
|
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:1983_World_Championships
gptkb:1983 2 |
| gptkbp:championships_won |
gptkb:artifact
uneven bars floor exercise individual all-around five medals at the 1984 Olympics |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:Foundation gptkb:CEO gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton_Foundation gptkb:Children's_Miracle_Network gptkb:sports_event gptkb:organization Sports Programs Supports various charities Health Awareness Campaigns Children's Hospitals children's health initiatives Supports children's health initiatives Olympic Fundraising Events |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
nan coached young gymnasts |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:artwork
the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Role model for female athletes
increased popularity of gymnastics in the USA featured in commercials and media |
| gptkbp:current_champion |
in gymnastics
|
| gptkbp:discipline |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
titled ' Mary Lou Retton: The Perfect 10'
The Gold Standard: The Story of the 1984 Olympic Gymnasts |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Women's_All-Around
gptkb:artifact gptkb:sports_event gptkb:Women's_Individual_All-Around gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics uneven bars balance beam floor exercise Women's all-around gymnastics women's gymnastics all-around all-around gymnastics |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics her autobiography Perfect 10 in gymnastics Her iconic vault in the 1984 Olympics her performances in gymnastics Gymnastics performances her floor exercise routine her powerful performances and charisma perfect 10 score her perfect 10 routines her iconic vault routine her smile and charisma her appearances in commercials 1984 Olympic performance her perfect 10 score Her iconic vault routine her performance in the 1984 Olympics her balance beam routine her charismatic performances her iconic vaulting routine her impact on sports culture in the 1980s her influence on sports marketing her legacy in gymnastics history her role in popularizing women's gymnastics her uneven bars routine Her smile and charisma |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" You can do anything you set your mind to."
“ I just want to be the best I can be.” “ The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose.” “ I think the best thing about gymnastics is that it’s a sport that you can do for a lifetime.” “ You can’t put a limit on anything.” “ You have to be willing to get hurt.” |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:The_Secret_of_My_Success
gptkb:The_Perfect_10 gptkb:The_Mary_Lou_Retton_Story |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
to win a gold medal for the USA in the Olympics
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics
to win Olympic gold in gymnastics to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympics |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton:_Winning_Balance
|
| gptkbp:founder |
women in sports
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton
|
| gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:has |
four daughters
|
| gptkbp:has_a |
social media presence
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame You Tube channel for fitness tips. biography published fitness video series personal training program podcast on fitness and wellness website for fitness tips |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
gptkb:artifact
gptkb:sports_event individual events uneven bars balance beam floor exercise sportsmanship in gymnastics all-around competition artistry in gymnastics athleticism in gymnastics competitive spirit in gymnastics coordination in gymnastics dedication in gymnastics flexibility in gymnastics grace in gymnastics hard work in gymnastics love for gymnastics mental toughness in gymnastics passion for gymnastics precision in gymnastics strength in gymnastics teamwork in gymnastics |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician gptkb:award Advocate for Mental Health Awareness Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine Advocate for Women's Sports Inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Involved in Community Service Multiple World Championships Medals Promoter of Healthy Living Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame perfect 10 score First American woman to win Olympic gold in gymnastics Named one of the 50 Greatest Athletes of All Time by ESPN Author of Autobiography Cultural Icon in Sports First Female Gymnast to Win Olympic Gold for USA Guest Speaker at Sports Events Influencer in Youth Sports Programs Inspiration for Gymnastics Movies Pioneer for Female Athletes |
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:1985_James_E._Sullivan_Award
gptkb:1984_Associated_Press_Female_Athlete_of_the_Year gptkb:award gptkb:1984_Sports_Illustrated_Sportswoman_of_the_Year gptkb:ESPY_Award_for_Best_Female_Athlete gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportswoman_of_the_Year gptkb:1985_Sports_Illustrated_Sportswoman_of_the_Year gptkb:1984_Olympic_Sportswoman_of_the_Year inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame 1984 Olympic All-Around Champion 1984 Olympic Team Member received the Olympic Order inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame received the 1984 ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year received the 1984 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year received the 1984 National Women's Sports Foundation induction received the 1984 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 Olympic Spirit Award received the James E. Sullivan Award received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award received the 1984 United States Olympic Committee Sportswoman of the Year received the 1984 National Youth Sports Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 National Sports Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 National Women's Sports Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 National Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction received the 1984 National Women's Hall of Fame induction |
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:television_series
Cameo in various TV shows |
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Emma_Kelley
gptkb:Lexi_Kelley gptkb:Mc_Kenna_Kelley gptkb:Shayla_Kelley gptkb:3 gptkb:4 gptkb:Skyla_Retton gptkb:Emma_Retton gptkb:Lexi_Retton gptkb:Maggie_Retton Shannon Retton |
| gptkbp:has_education |
gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin
|
| gptkbp:has_episodes |
Various talk shows
|
| gptkbp:has_film |
gptkb:The_Perfect_10
The Real Olympic Story The Real World: Mary Lou Retton |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
the sport of gymnastics
the popularity of gymnastics in the USA |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
Fitness Enthusiasts
Young Gymnasts Fitness Culture Women in Sports Olympic Athletes Motivational Speakers Women's Gymnastics Women's gymnastics in the USA Increased popularity of gymnastics in the USA Inspiration for the 1996 Olympic team generations of athletes Increased popularity of gymnastics in the US Pioneered women's gymnastics in the Olympics |
| gptkbp:has_member |
gptkb:The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show
gptkb:The_Tonight_Show |
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician gptkb:Basketball_Player Olympic Gymnast |
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:The_Goldbergs
young gymnasts |
| gptkbp:has_social_media |
gptkb:Instagram
gptkb:Tik_Tok gptkb:television_channel gptkb:Twitter_account Active on social media platforms nan |
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:The_Pride_of_West_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:has_website |
marylouretton.com
|
| gptkbp:has_written |
a book on fitness
|
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Bela_Karolyi
young gymnasts |
| gptkbp:height |
1.55 m
5 ft 1 in 4 ft 9 in |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
the gymnastics community
nan |
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:American_football_player
gptkb:charity public speaking youth sports fitness and health advocacy |
| gptkbp:hometown |
gptkb:Fairmont,_West_Virginia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mary Lou Retton
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
women in sports pop culture sports education sports marketing sports history gymnastics competitions women's gymnastics youth gymnastics programs Olympic training programs athlete representation American gymnastics female empowerment in sports athletic training methods increased popularity of gymnastics in the USA inspired a generation of gymnasts Increased popularity of gymnastics in the USA female gymnastics |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Future generations of gymnasts
future generations of gymnasts future gymnasts gymnastics training programs gymnastics training methods |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Bela_Karolyi
gptkb:Nadia_Comaneci gptkb:Nadia_Comăneci Mary Poppins (film) |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
female athletes
role model for young athletes young gymnasts role model for female athletes |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:the_1984_U._S._women's_gymnastics_team
Future generations of gymnasts Olympic spirit future generations of gymnasts the ' Retton Flip' move |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician gptkb:charity role model for young athletes fitness influencer public speaker on health and fitness |
| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton_Foundation
to support young athletes |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Basketball_Player Public Speaking Sports Community Sports Commentary |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated
magazines sports magazines the cover of Sports Illustrated a documentary about gymnastics documentaries about the Olympics the 1984 Olympic Games opening ceremony the 1985 film ' The Golden Girls' |
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Fairmont,_West_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Bela_Karolyi
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Olympic_movement
gptkb:charity charity events community outreach programs charity work youth sports programs television commercials sports documentaries sports clinics sports festivals various charitable organizations motivational speaking sports administration sports advocacy Olympic sponsorships gymnastics coaching sports leadership initiatives commentator for gymnastics events |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
work ethic Inspiring Young Athletes charismatic personality her contributions to women's sports her Olympic performance her smile and charisma her advocacy for mental health awareness in sports her iconic floor routine charisma and energy her floor exercise |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
nan
Mary Lou Retton Speaking Engagements |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
sports discussions
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
various organizations
numerous awards |
| gptkbp:known_for |
charismatic personality
her powerful vaulting skills her charisma and energy First female gymnast to win Olympic gold in all-around |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiring future generations
Role model for young athletes American gymnastics Inspiration for young gymnasts pioneering female athletes in gymnastics history Paved the way for future gymnasts pioneering figure in women's gymnastics Considered a pioneer for women in sports Role Model for Gymnasts |
| gptkbp:library |
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton:_Winning_Balance
Mary Lou Retton: Winning Life |
| gptkbp:media |
sports magazines
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show gptkb:The_Ellen_De_Generes_Show gptkb:The_Masked_Singer gptkb:The_Tonight_Show gptkb:The_View gptkb:music_festival gptkb:Good_Morning_America gptkb:The_Today_Show frequent guest on talk shows |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage during 1984 Olympics
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:net_worth |
gptkb:$8_million
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics
first American woman to win all-around gold medal at the Olympics First American woman to win all-around gold medal first American woman to win gold in gymnastics First American woman to win Olympic gold in gymnastics First American woman to win the Olympic all-around title first American woman to win Olympic gold in gymnastics First American woman to win all-around gymnastics gold first female gymnast to win Olympic Gold for USA |
| gptkbp:notable_contestants |
gptkb:music_festival
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:1985_World_Championships
gptkb:1984_Olympics gptkb:1986_Goodwill_Games gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1990s TV Appearances 2000s Public Speaking |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:artifact
uneven bars balance beam floor exercise back handspring |
| gptkbp:notable_guest |
various sports events
|
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:USA_Gymnastics_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:International_Gymnastics_Hall_of_Fame the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:1984_Olympic_floor_exercise
1984 Olympic vault The ' Retton Flip' |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Mary Lou Retton Podcast
|
| gptkbp:notable_teams |
gptkb:USA_Women's_Gymnastics_Team
|
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
the 1984 Olympic Athlete of the Year
|
| gptkbp:number_of_races |
gptkb:5
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:Women's_Artistic_Gymnastics
gptkb:the_1984_Olympics_in_Los_Angeles gptkb:charity gptkb:1984_Summer_Olympics women's gymnastics gymnastics exhibitions |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
married with children
|
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
nan
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
children's health initiatives
supports various charities supports children's hospitals |
| gptkbp:product_line |
Mary Lou Retton Collection
|
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
gptkb:musician
nan |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:books
gptkb:Life_with_Lou gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton:_Winning_Balance Winning Balance a book about gymnastics a book on fitness ' Mary Lou Retton: Winning Balance' a book titled ' Mary Lou Retton: Winning Balance' |
| gptkbp:publishes |
Winning Balance
Contributed to fitness magazines |
| gptkbp:received |
numerous awards and honors
the James E. Sullivan Award numerous awards for her contributions to sports |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
Inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Received the Olympic Order Inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inducted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Named one of the 50 Greatest Athletes of All Time by ESPN Named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United States Olympic Committee Received the 1984 Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year Award Honored by the West Virginia Legislature Inducted into the National Gymnastics Hall of Fame Received the 1984 Sullivan Award Received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award Named one of the Top 10 Female Athletes of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated Received the 1984 ABC Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year Award Inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Received the 1984 National Sportswoman of the Year Award |
| gptkbp:recreation |
nan
|
| gptkbp:referee |
nan
|
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:USA
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1986
gptkb:1990 gptkb:Basketball_Player competitive gymnastics from competitive gymnastics in 1986 from gymnastics in 1986 |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician gptkb:1986 gptkb:1990 |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Kerri_Strug
gptkb:Nadia_Comaneci |
| gptkbp:services |
American woman to win a world title in gymnastics
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Kathy_Retton
gptkb:Mike_Retton 1 sister and 3 brothers |
| gptkbp:signature_move |
gptkb:artifact
Balance Beam Floor Exercise Uneven Bars |
| gptkbp:sister_channel |
Mary Lou Retton Official
|
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on Instagram
active on Instagram and Twitter |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Knee injuries post-retirement
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
Various Brands Various brands various brands Health Foods Clothing Brands Various brands including Wheaties various brands and products |
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:Artistic_gymnastics gptkb:Basketball_Player promotes youth sports programs |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Bert_Retton
gptkb:Shawn_E._Retton gptkb:Shawn_E._Mc_Mahon gptkb:Shannon_Kelley Shawn Eaton |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
nan
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:U._S._Women's_Gymnastics_Team
|
| gptkbp:television_show |
Commentator for gymnastics events
|
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkb:Karolyi_Gymnastics_Camp gptkb:Bela_Karolyi's_Gymnastics_Camp Mary Lou Retton Fitness |
| gptkbp:tvshow |
gptkb:The_Mary_Lou_Retton_Show
gptkb:The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show gptkb:The_Mike_Douglas_Show gptkb:The_Tonight_Show gptkb:The_Merv_Griffin_Show gptkb:music_festival gptkb:The_Today_Show |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Television_personality
|
| gptkbp:website |
marylouretton.com
|
| gptkbp:weight |
45 kg
95 lb |
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:award
gptkb:1983_World_Championships gptkb:Gold_Medal_at_1984_Summer_Olympics gptkb:Miss_Oklahoma_1958 gptkb:1984_Olympic_all-around_gold gptkb:1984_Olympic_gold_medal multiple national championships Gold Medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics all-around gold medal 5 medals all-around gymnastics gold medal silver medal in team competition two bronze medals two silver medals 1984 Summer Olympics all-around gymnastics gold medal bronze medal in uneven bars bronze medal in vault silver medal in floor exercise 1984 Summer Olympics all-around gold medal |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1984
|