Korbut House:

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OLGA KORBUT - U.S.S.R.

Perhaps no other gymnast ever did more to promote participation in the sport
of gymnastics than did OLGA KORBUT. Her radiant smile and personality
illuminated the world to the joys of gymnastics. Olga won the hearts of millions
of viewers as she took part in competitions and exhibitions throughout the world.
Her appearances were packed to capacity and brought thousands of little girls into
the sport. In 1988, Olga became the first inductee into the International Gymnastics
Hall of Fame.

Retton House:

MARY LOU RETTON - United States of America

MARY LOU RETTON catapulted to international fame at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, becoming the first American woman ever to win the Gold Medal in the All-Around in women's gymnastics. As a member of the Silver Medalist Team from the U.S, she also won a individual Silver Medal in the Vault, as well as Bronze Medals in the Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise. Her five medals were the most won by any athlete at the 1984 Olympics.
Mary Lou's historic Olympic performances, along with her radiant smile and enthusiasm, brought her recognition in 1984. That same year, the Associated Press awarded her the title "Amateur Athlete of the Year".
In 1993, an Associated Press national survey named her the "Most Popular Athlete in America."

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Comaneci House:

NADIA COMANECI- Romania

NADIA COMANECI, the most celebrated gymnast in the history of gymnastics,
has left a competitive record that will be virtually impossible to match or surpass.
She was the star of the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where she became the very first
woman to score a perfect 10 on her way to winning three Gold medals, one Silver and
one Bronze.
Nadia continued her dominance through the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, where she won two
Gold and two Silver medals.
In 1984, Nadia was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic
Committee.

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