Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton is either an American icon or the most protected legacy in gymnastics. Depends who you ask.
Her 1984 all-around gold made her a household name. But that Olympics had a massive boycott. So when you compare Retton vs Simone Biles, you’re really asking—does context matter?
Against Nastia Liukin, it’s even tighter. Two American champions, two very different styles. But Liukin faced a deeper field.
If you vote Retton, you’re buying into the moment. If you don’t, you’re questioning how much that moment should count.
Mary Lou Retton's Rankings
Gymnasts
Rank: #2 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 73.6%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Mary Lou Retton vs Kohei Uchimura - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Mary Lou Retton vs Suni Lee - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Mary Lou Retton vs Nastia Liukin - Wins 100.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Mary Lou Retton vs Simone Biles - Loses 83.3% of battles
- Mary Lou Retton vs Nadia Comăneci - Loses 66.7% of battles
- Mary Lou Retton vs Olga Korbut - Loses 57.1% of battles