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Was Mary Lou Retton's gold medal win in gymnastics historic?

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Yes, Mary Lou Retton's gold medal win in gymnastics was historic. She was the first American gymnast to win a gold medal at the Olympics, and she helped to popularize the sport in the United States. Retton's win was also a major turning point for women's sports, as it showed that women were just as capable as men of competing at the highest level.
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