Who was the famous gymnast in the 80s?
Who was the famous gymnast in the 80s?
Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American retired gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the United States.
Who is the most famous male gymnast?
When Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura stuck his landing without a wobble in sight from his high-flying, high-risk horizontal bar routine, it not only earned him a second successive Olympic all-around gold. According to gymnastics legend, Nadia Comaneci, it also made him the greatest male gymnast of all time.
Who was on the 1984 men’s gymnastics Olympic team?
Comprised of Bart Conner, Tim Daggett, Mitch Gaylord, Jim Hartung, Scott Johnson, Peter Vidmar and Jim Mikus (alternate), the team performed almost flawlessly on their way to victory.
