Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
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Mary Lou Retton
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About Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton 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, which earned her the Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year award.
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Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.