| Name | Mary Lou Retton |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Salary | N/A |
| Annual income | N/A |
| Sources of income | Sports, endorsements, TV |
| DOB | January 24, 1968 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Profession | Athlete, TV personality |
What is Mary Lou Retton's Net Worth?
Retired American gymnast Mary Lou Retton has an estimated net worth of $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Retton won gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the individual all-around competition and became the first American woman to win the all-around gold and individual Olympic medal in gymnastics. In the 84 games, Retton won five medals, one gold, two silvers, and two bronze.
Recently, Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley revealed that her mother has been “fighting for her life” in an intensive care unit. In an Instagram story, she said that Retton has been diagnosed with “a very rare form of pneumonia” and is “not able to breathe on her own”. She appealed for financial help as she said that Retton was not insured. The family has raised $50,000 through a fundraiser on Spotfund for her treatment.
Marry Lou Retton’s Endorsements and Earnings
After winning big at the Olympic Games, Retton shot to popularity bagging several endorsement deals. She became the first woman to appear on a Wheaties cereal box and was named Sportswoman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. A year after the Olympics, she won the American Cup all-around competition and retired from the sport in 1986.
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She starred in a series of short exercise videos for kids called “ABC Fun Fit” in 1985. She also cameo appearances in the movies “Scrooged” and "Naked Gun 33+ 1/3: Final Insult” and TV shows like “Knots Landing”, and “Baywatch”. She appeared in a commercial for RadioShack in 2014 and the now-defunct pharmacy chain Revco. She further worked as a TV commentator for gymnastics competitions, including the 1988 and 1996 Olympics.
In 2018, then-50-year-old Retton appeared on the show “Dancing with the Stars” alongside Sasha Farber. Though the couple was the fifth to be eliminated, it is estimated that Retton was paid $125,000 for signing and made an additional $100,000 as she made it to the episode, as per Showbiz Cheatsheet.
Retton also made herself available for speaking engagements through the Washington Speakers Bureau, which earned between $25,001 and $40,000 per appearance.
Social Media Following
| 81.6K |
Personal Life
In 2012, Retton married real estate developer Shannon Kelley, who was also the former quarterback of the University of Texas. The couple had daughters. Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma before they divorced in 2018.
Awards
1983 American Cup Champion
1983 American Classics Champion
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1983 Chunichi Cup Champion
1984 American Cup Champion
1984 American Classics Champion
1984 U.S. Championships
Gold Medalist & U.S. Champion:
All-Around
1984 Olympic Games
Gold Medalist & Olympic Champion: All-Around
Silver Medalist: Team, Vault
Bronze Medalist: Uneven Bars. Floor Exercise
1985 American Cup Champion
1985 Inducted Into The USOC Olympic Hall Of Fame
1997 Inducted Into The International Gymnastics Hall Of Fame
FAQs
How old is Mary Lou Retton?
Mary Lou Retton is 55 years old.
Why is Mary Lou in the ICU?
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has a rare form of pneumonia, and is in intensive care for a week, her daughter McKenna Kelley, shared in an Instagram post.
Did Mary Lou Retton have children?
Mary Lou Retton has four daughters, Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma.
What is Mary Lou Retton’s net worth?
Mary Lou Retton has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
