USA’s Mary Lou Retton does a split on the beam during the 1984 Summer Olympics. Retton would go onto win five medals, including one gold, during the ‘84 games. (Andy Hayt/SI)
GALLERY: SI’s Best Summer Olympic Covers

USA’s Mary Lou Retton does a split on the beam during the 1984 Summer Olympics. Retton would go onto win five medals, including one gold, during the ‘84 games. (Andy Hayt/SI)
GALLERY: SI’s Best Summer Olympic Covers
I was ten years old in 1984. I had that exact same leotard and I did cartwheels in my front yard in hopes of being a...
Beaming.