She also participated in several cheer competitions, per Yahoo! Advertisement Retton was every bit the proud mama when she decided to share a picture of herself and her beautiful daughter. When Louisiana State University gymnast McKenna Kelley nailed the final floor routine of the night at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, no one was prouder than her mom, Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton. Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five medals in LA. '", Despite her daughters' success in their athletic pursuits, Retton has said that the main thing she's focused on is their happiness. Im excited scared, but excited.. The last hashtag hints at the fact that Retton now only has one more high school graduation to attend, given that Skyla is her third daughter. As Kelley took her final bow after her stellar performance, the crowd went wild. "I travel from January to May watching them compete, and that is the joy of my life. } else { That's all she is.". The moment was also captured in photos and shared online, as seen in the tweet below from @JacquesDoucet: A very touching moment late, as @LSUgym @mckennamckelley performs her final floor routine as a Tiger, with her legendary mother Mary Lou Retton in tears looking on. I popped a rib last week, so thats pretty painful. Women who had ovarian cysts share their stories, A sugar replacement may be linked to heart attacks and strokes, but don't throw it out yet. Proposed Texas bill gives tax cuts to heterosexual families only, These bites won big at the Houston rodeo's foodie awards, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Here's what Lina Hidalgo carb-loads before a long run, Houston police ticket man for feeding homeless people. Videos Tagged. Now she's going for platinum. On LSU's senior night in March, Kelley earned her first career perfect 10, with Retton watching from the crowd. "I don't think I understood the enormity of what she did and the groundbreaking gymnastics she did at the time," she told Today of Retton in 2019. McKenna, who's now 24, was co-championof the Nastia Liukin Cup, an annual U.S. competition hosted by the former Olympian, in 2014. Were a gymnastics family, she shared. Naturally, the reminders and . "Honestly, I don't really give advice or get involved unless asked," she explained. See Her Now. "All my problems came after I had my babies. The couple got married in January 2020. Throughout the process, Retton felt alone, but she had the support of the couple's four daughters: Shayla, 23, McKenna, 21, Skyla, 18, and Emma, 16. Kelley is a senior at LSU, which means this may have been her last performance with the team. You know, all the things that come with a divorce of that magnitude with such a large family. 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Now, she says, shes ready for a new chapter. For Kelley, a senior at LSU, the night was a triumphant personal comeback. She also competed in multiple club gymnastics competitions when she was in high school. Shayla didn't continue tumbling after college, however. McKenna won her first gymnastics competition when she was 17. Though Retton would have liked to stay longer in the competition, shes excited to go back to set in two weeks for the finale and plans on keeping in touch with her pro-dancing partner Sasha Farber. RELATED: See Michael Jordan's Three Oldest Kids All Grown Up. The teenage beauty was pictured wearing the traditional graduation attire a navy blue graduation gown with oversized sleeves and cap. See Her Now. See Her Now. May Lou Wheaties box on display in her home. Mary Lou Retton was the first American female to have an Olympic all-around gold. Follow. Columbia College is not Columbia University! Retton won the gold medal in the event. 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[27] She was the first female athlete to be pictured on the front of a Wheaties box, and General Mills stated that Wheaties sales improved after her appearance. Instead of pursuing gymnastics, Skyla was on the cheerleading team during her four years of high school. Gymnast Carly Patterson Won Olympic Gold 17 Years Ago. View this post on Instagram. The couple has four daughters together Shayla, 23, McKenna, 21, Skyla, 18, and Emma, 16 and she explained that she was very thankful for her kids, as they love her unconditionally. Mary Lou Retton is opening up about her divorce from ex-husband Shannon Kelley. 1995), McKenna (b. Her university profile notes that she finished in fourth place at the Texas State Championship 2016, with a score of 9.8 in vault and 9.675 in floor exercise. She joined the crowd in repeatedly chanting 10 while flashing both hands toward the sky, and later covered her mouth as she teared up at her daughters success. Now live in Houston with her husband and their four kids. It was picture perfect, her daughter agreed. [25], During the 1990s, Retton worked as a spokeswoman, appearing in advertisements for the U.S. drugstore chain Revco. Kelley is a senior, which means this might be her final season; she has one year left of eligibility but isn't sure whether she'll use it. pic.twitter.com/qhggSex98D. After all, Retton was the first American woman to ever win an Olympic all-around gold at the 1984 summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. ", Gymnastics, she said, "is a brutal sport. xhr.send(payload); I wanted to tell people why., I knew I wanted to do it in a classy way, she continues. Unlike her older sisters, Skyla isn't involved in collegiate gymnastics. The floors today are like little trampolines. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. When she was 18, Retton retired from professional gymnastics because she "wanted to be remembered as a winner" and not as "some struggling older athlete," per NBC Sports. HOUCHRON CAPTION (09/13/1998): Mary Lou Retton, from left, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, Franelle Rogers and Mayor Lee Brown meet in Brown's office to discuss details of the third annual USOC Coach of the Year awards Sept. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom. A post shared by shay schrep (@shaylaschrepfer). If anything, when we were growing up shed be like, You should quit. 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April 23, 2019 by Haley Velasco With a famous mom like Olympic. Mary Lou Retton-Kelley lights up the cauldron during the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Houston, TX. 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. Shes worked really hard to come back from a serious injury, did two events and was ready to do beam tonight. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where she spends her free time hiking, reading and snugglingwith her "Friends" box set. 9 of 24 10 of 24 In the backyard play area Mary Lou with her four daughters Shayla,9 McKenna,7 Skyla,4 and Emma,2 Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five metals in LA . 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim Johnny Depp's Weight Gain & Changes in Appearance over the Years, 'Whos the Boss? I talked to Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin before I went out, and they said it would be an incredible journey thats what I was hoping for, and it certainly was. "Honestly, I don't really give advice or get involved unless asked," she explained. Shayla was on her college's acrobatics and tumbling team. In her senior year, she scored a 9.8875 in the vault competition at the NCAA Team Finals. "I don't think I understood the enormity of what she did and the groundbreaking gymnastics she did at the time," she told Today of Retton in 2019. She also says she checked comments on her social media pages something she doesnt normally do to see if her story inspired anybody going through the same thing. Here is to seeing more of Skyla as she takes adulthood and the world by storm! Its woven into every fabric of my being. How Many Kids Do Ben and Erin Napier Have? #sbs2019 #proudmamma #threedownonetogo.. On Saturday, April 20, LSU finished second at the NCAA Womens Gymnastics Championships. This wasn't her only win at the games; she also won silver in the team and vault competitions, along with bronze medals in uneven bar and floor exercise. NO MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THIS YOUNG LADY. Retton is credited as the first American female gymnast to win gold in the all-around competition at the Olympics. In the backyard play area Mary Lou with her four daughters Shayla,9 McKenna,7 Skyla,4 and Emma,2 Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five metals in LA. In her senior year, she scored a 9.8875 in the vault competition at the NCAA Team Finals. "My role is to love them no matter what, have that shoulder for them to cry on if they're hurt or frustrated," she explained to Parade. The tour, which will start this November, is open to gymnasts from the beginner competitive level through the junior level. She then decided to move to Houston, Texas, to train under Romanians Bla and Mrta Krolyi, who had coached Nadia Comneci before their defection to the United States. RETTON AND SKYLAS RESEMBLANCE DID NOT GO UNNOTICED. She posts videos about her daily life, which often feature her siblings and husband, Wyatt Schrepfer, who also studied at Baylor University. In 1985, Retton won the American Cup all-around competition for the third and final time. The tour benefits The McKenna Kelly Foundation, which donates to non-profits focusing on mental health. Mary Lou Retton and McKenna Kelley | Mary Lou. Nadia Comneci Scored a Perfect 10 at the Olympics 45 Years Ago. "I think people expect this elaborate answer of she made me run at 6 a.m in the morning, but she's just mom to me. In addition to McKenna, Retton has three other daughters with ex Shannon Kelley: Shayla Rae, 24, Skyla Brae, 19, and Emma Jean, 16. It's a 9.95 to end her illustrious career. . A post shared by Mary Lou Retton (@marylouretton) Kelley didn't pursue elite gymnastics until she was 17 the same age Retton was when she retired from the sport, just one year after her history-making victory at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. ET) on ABC. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb, While McKenna grew up with a world-famous Olympian, she says that her mom never pressured her into becoming a gymnast. She attended her daughter's graduation ceremony wearing a floral print top and an elaborately designed mini skirt. Over the years, the Olympic champion and her enthusiastic cheers from the stands have been a constant presence at her daughter's competitions. I'm gonna sit down like most of the other parents and just clap when you go and be quiet and civilized.' By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. A very touching moment late, as @LSUgym @mckennamckelley performs her final floor routine as a Tiger, with her legendary mother Mary Lou Retton in tears looking on. Later, the proud mom took to Instagram to share a photo with her 22-year-old daughter. They'll always second guess themselves, from what they say to how they look. Fast-forward today, and that's all you see because that is how the sport has evolved to benefit powerful, athletic gymnasts. The legendary woman was giving perfect-10 fingers for her daughter and sending kisses through the air to Kelley on the floor. [24], In January 2020, Retton was the first woman inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. She retired from gymnastics after graduating college, but McKenna is still involved with the sport in her own way. She had sat down to sign autographs when she felt her knee lock, forcing her to undergo an operation five weeks prior to the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were going to be held in Los Angelesthe first time the Summer Olympics had been held in the United States in 52 years. "All I can say is that to be the first is very special," said Retton, who in 1984 became the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic all-around gold medal in women's gymnastics, a feat since accomplished by Carly Patterson (2004), Liukin (2008), Gabrielle Douglas (2012) and Biles, of Spring, in Rio. "I just want them to know that I'm proud of them no matter what, whether they're gymnasts or not, just because they're human.". 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No more high school for this young lady! She also shared additional images of her performance on Twitter, writing, Tiger Nation, thank you!, https://twitter.com/mckennamckelley/status/1119975478130020354. Mary Lou Retton a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team won five metals in LA. She shared a photo of the LSU team holding a trophy with the caption, Yep, She also shared a photo of herself in the stands, along with a big group of other LSU parents. 1,054 Likes, 31 Comments - Mary Lou Retton (@marylouretton) on Instagram: "Having so much fun with this young lady #Mother/DaughterForeverOurLegacy2023" Im on a really good path, and Im happy with my life, Retton, 50, tells PEOPLE exclusively. "She's a hollerer, for sure.". The tiny powerhouse, who was dubbed "America's sweetheart" at the time, left Los Angeles with two additional silver medals and two bronzes the most won by any athlete during that summer's games, which was boycotted by the Soviet Union and the East bloc. View this. She graduated from Baylor University in 2017 with a major in Health Science. Legendary Olympians Who've Been Honored on Wheaties Boxes. After the show aired, Retton says a lot of people reached out and were surprised to hear that she and Kelley had separated. "McKenna was very . Retired American gymnast, Mary Lou Retton, took to social media to celebrate her look-alike daughter, Skylas graduation from high school. McKenna and her mom co-host the women's gymnastics tour, "For Mothers and Daughters Forever Our Legacy." (Not in Picture). 2 hours ago, by Sarah Wasilak 66.9K followers. "She's a hollerer, for sure." Retton was an outspoken supporter of the Reagan administration and appeared in a variety of television ads supporting Ronald Reagan as well as appearing at a rally for his reelection campaign just a month after the Olympics in her home state of West Virginia. Although Kelley is a senior at LSU, she missed the entirety of her junior season due to injury. The image was posted to commemorate the latter's milestone leaving high-school. book to class, Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend. She's got the gold. So far, Rettons May 25 post has amassed well over 8,000 likes and numerous comments. After nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2018, but they still share their four daughters: Shayla Kelley, McKenna Kelley, Skyla Kelley, and Emma Kelley. I wasnt there to bash my ex. [18], In 1985, she received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member General Chuck Yeager. pic.twitter.com/tedB7SG2jv. Simone Biles has won more world championships, Nastia Liukin has as many Olympic medals and Shannon Miller has more world and Olympic medals combined. LSU finished second at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, its fourth second-place finish since 2014, behind champions Oklahoma and ahead of third-place finishers UCLA. ( Smiley N. Pool / Chronicle ). (Christobal Perez/Chronicle) 12/10/01. "If it didn't work out, I would go back to Fairmont, W.Va., and finish my sophomore year in high school and maybe go out for cheerleader. See Her Now. ")[7] Her father, Ronnie, operated a coal-industry transportation equipment business. She went to The University of Texas, where she met her husband, Shannon Kelly, who played quarterback for the Longhorns. Retton, who wed Kelley in 1990, says that there wasnt one defining moment that led to their divorce, which was finalized in February. All four of their children have been involved with gymnastics, like their mom, who, at 53, is working in sports once again, managing a new competitive tour. McKenna Kelley at the NCAA Womens National Collegiate Gymnastics Championship. You dont want to get hurt or anything!'. She did not arrive at this point in her life unscathed. To me shes just mom, Kelley, a senior at Louisiana State University shared, adding that after making the decision to pursue gymnastics, she never felt pushed to succeed by her mother. We adhere to structured guidelines for sourcing information and linking to other resources, including Retton was inspired by watching Nadia Comneci outshine defending Olympic two-event winner Olga Korbut on television at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, when she herself was eight years of age, and she took up gymnastics in her hometown of Fairmont, West Virginia. When the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017[32] was introduced to the 115th Congress, she and other members of USA Gymnastics met with the bill sponsor, Senator Dianne Feinstein, with the aim of convincing her to drop the bill. National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association. She scored a total of 79.175 to take the gold medal in individual all around competition. From vegan to keto, which diet has the highest carbon footprint. Retton said she and Kelley simply grew apart. Kelley scored a stellar 9.95. pic.twitter.com/YrERX9CtZ3. One gold, two silver and two bronze. Now, her daughter McKenna Kelley is following in her footsteps, as she just performed a near-perfect routine at the NCAA championships on Sunday as her proud . Now, Retton is back home in Texas with her family and taking time to rest after dealing with some DWTS-related injuries. [17], Retton's hometown, Fairmont, West Virginia, named a road and a park in the town after her. Though Retton felt lonely throughout the process, she says she had the support of the couples four daughters Shayla, 23, McKenna, 21, Skyla, 18, and Emma, 16. Retton could be spotted in the stands blowing kisses and holding up 10 fingers for a perfect 10. Mary Lou Retton is opening up about her divorce from ex-husband Shannon Kelley. Retton is executive producer and star of the show, a series for under-6 set. "Her voice is so distinct, and I can always hear it in the crowd," she told ESPN. Related . Meanwhile, Kelley also later celebrated her second place spot on Instagram, sharing the below photo: Last night, I learned that winning isnt everything; that I dont need a 1st place win to know that I have already won, she wrote in the caption, going on to thank the school, the team and her coaches and other supporters. Now live in Houston with her husband and their four kids. She posts videos about her daily life, which often feature her siblings and husband, Wyatt Schrepfer, who also studied at Baylor University. McKenna Kelley, left, and her mom, Mary Lou Retton, at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She has been with the brand since starting as an intern nearly six years ago, covering all things entertainment across print and digital platforms. 2022 Galvanized Media. Her university profile notes that she finished in fourth place at the Texas State Championship 2016, with a score of 9.8 in vault and 9.675 in floor exercise. "Those kids keep me hopping," she said. Tiger Nation, THANK YOU pic.twitter.com/M5cy5bZWUI. But she and her siblings were never forced to continue doing it if they didn't want to, which McKenna noted to Tiger Rag, an LSU magazine. In fact, in 2016, Retton told ESPN she'd once vowed to Kelley, whose dad is Retton's husband, Shannon Kelley, that she'd try to tone it down. Also in 2016, Shayla and her team's pyramid toss scored a 9.9 at a meet against Quinnipiac University. Show More Posts from marylouretton. That made it special for people. "Very seldom, they'll come home and be having a problem on a skill or something and say, 'Mom, I'm having trouble, will you comment or what do you think. Her path was different than mine and Im so proud of everything.. Traveling more than 13,500 miles across the United States in 65 days carried by about 11,500 torchbearers, the torchis on its way to Salt Lake City for the XIX Olympic Winter Games, which begin February 8. Though Retton missed the World Gymnastics Championships in 1983 due to a wrist injury, she won the American Classic in 1983 and 1984, as well as Japan's Chunichi Cup in 1983. She also posts frequently about her mom and dad. Nadia Comneci Scored a Perfect 10 at the Olympics 45 Years Ago. McKenna, the second of Retton's four daughters with former Texas quarterback Shannon Kelley, started mommy-and-me gymnastics classes at age 2 and rarely left the gym after that. HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/19/2004): HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/19/2004): Mary Lou Retton displays the five medals she won in 1984 (gold, two silver, two bronze as a member of the U.S. gymnastics team. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { Born with hip dysplasia and battered by years of constant training as a teenager, she has undergone 19 surgical procedures, including replacements for both hips and underwent back surgery in June prompted by a degenerative bone disorder.
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