[DOC] [TLE] All-around champ Gabby is AP's top female athlete - NY Daily News [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... Douglas was selected The Associated Press' female athlete of the year, edging 
out swimmer Missy Franklin in a vote by U.S. ... In a year filled with standout 
performances by female athletes, those of the pint-sized gymnast shined 
brightest. ... which began in 1931, and first since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. [DOC] [TLE] Associated Press Athlete of the Year - Wikipedia [PAR] The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the 
Associated Press (AP) in 1931. At a time when women in sports were not given 
the same recognition as men, the AP offered a male and a female athlete of the 
year .... Nadia Comneci, Gymnastics. 1977, United ... 1984, United States Carl 
Lewis... [DOC] [TLE] Gabby Douglas voted AP female athlete of the year - CBS News [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... Gabby Douglas voted AP female athlete of the year. Olympic gold ... Douglas is 
the fourth gymnast to win one of the AP's annual awards, which began in 1931, 
and first since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. "Person to Person":... [DOC] [TLE] Gymnast Douglas named AP female athletie of the year ... [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... The Sports Xchange Gymnast Douglas named AP female athletie of the year ... 
was named the Associated Press female athlete of the year, it was ... Douglas 
received 48 votes from the panel of 157 U.S. editors and news directors. ... one of 
the AP's annual awards, and first since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. [DOC] [TLE] Gabby Douglas is named AP female athlete of 2012 - latimes [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... Gabby Douglas, who won the women's gymnastics individual all-around title at 
the ... Gabby Douglas is the AP female athlete of the year. ... AP's annual awards, 
which began in 1931, and first since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. [DOC] [TLE] USA Gymnastics | Douglas named AP's Female Athlete of the Year ... [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... Douglas named AP's Female Athlete of the Year for 2012. posted on ... Douglas 
is the fourth-ever gymnast, male or female, to make the list, joining Olga Korbut (
1972), Nadia Comaneci (1976) and Mary Lou Retton (1984). [DOC] [TLE] Mary Lou Retton facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com ... [PAR] A medal had not been won by the U.S. Women's Gymnastic team since 1948, 
when they had ... 1984, Named "Amateur Athlete of the Year" by Associated 
Press. [DOC] [TLE] In China, a forgiving public embraces fewer gold ... - Associated Press [PAR] Aug 21, 2016 ... When China's 416-athlete delegation set off for Rio, state sports officials ... The 
most telling example is Fu Yuanhui, a female swimmer who ... Under the most 
pressure are Chinese gymnasts, who came home with two bronzes this year, the 
... not win a single gold since China returned to the Olympics in 1984. [DOC] [TLE] The Karolyi Way leaves lasting legacy for USA Gymnastics [PAR] Aug 9, 2016 ... RIO DE JANEIRO (AP)  The Martha Karolyi Way is a pinch on the neck. ... For 
the last 15 years, the U.S. women's national team coordinator has methodically ... 
the first American woman to win the Olympic title in 1984 and reaching the top of 
the ... The athletes become roommates during camp, staying in... [DOC] [TLE] Biles wins again! So the final Rio numbers: 2 Simones, 9 medals ... [PAR] Aug 16, 2016 ... _ Five medals, tying the record for a U.S. women's gymnast in a single games. ... 
Liukin in 2008, Shannon Miller in 1992 and Mary Lou Retton in 1984. ... Biles 
was simply masterful in Rio, the 19-year-old superstar ... Congress blocks 'victory 
tax' on Olympic athletes ... AP Sports |  2016 Associated Press. [DOC] [TLE] Gabby Douglas Named AP Female Athlete Of the Year [PAR] Dec 21, 2012 ... Gabby Douglas Named AP Female Athlete Of the

Question: In 1984 this U.S. gymnast was named the Associated Press Woman Athlete of the Year
Answer: Mary Lou Retton