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15 Female Olympic Athletes We Love

These athletes have set records, made history, broken barriers, and inspired generations of women

By Alanna Nuñez
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Mary Lou Retton

Even today, people flip for Mary Lou Retton! The pint-sized gymnast won three Olympic gold medals in the 1984 Games, and she was the first female gymnast from outside the Eastern European bloc to win the all-around title. Retton also has a move named after her, the Retton Flip, though it's no longer used due to new regulations.

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