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Was Mary Lou Retton's performance at the 1984 Olympics covered widely in the media?

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Yes, Mary Lou Retton's performance at the 1984 Olympics was covered widely in the media. She was the first American gymnast to win the all-around gold medal, and she was also the first American woman to win five gold medals at a single Olympics. Her performance was a major news story, and it helped to popularize gymnastics in the United States.
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