I grew up in a sport that didn't allow you to grow up. There was always the threat of younger competition. So you had to maintain the image of youth.

She was U. Rigby then turned her efforts to television working for 18 years as a commentator for ABC Sports and appearing in made-for-television movies. In 2012 Cathy Rigby appeared in American Girl's McKenna Shoots for The Stars as McKenna's gymnastics coach.