"Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for"
- Mary Lou Retton
About this Quote
In this quote, Mary Lou Retton, an American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, suggests that lots of athletes who have actually achieved success in a specific sport frequently have dreams of competing in a different sport. This statement highlights the fact that athletes are not restricted to excelling in just one sport and may have a passion for other athletic endeavors. It likewise speaks to the idea that professional athletes are complex individuals with varied interests and skills. Retton's words advise us that even the most accomplished athletes might have unfulfilled dreams and goals beyond their present sport.
This quote is written / told by Mary Lou Retton somewhere between January 24, 1968 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA.
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