Mary Lou Retton Fights Health Issues

Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist, is now 57 and fighting health issues.

She won the individual all-around competition at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics at age 16.

Her career took a toll on her body, with frequent oxygen cannula use and multiple debilitating hip surgeries.

Ex-brother-in-law Shaun Kelley said she couldn't take a full breath when he last spoke with her.

Retton was arrested for DUI on May 17, with an arrest report claiming she reeked of booze and had a bottle of wine by her side.

She continues to undergo treatment for long COVID and lung problems, with Kelley expressing alarm over the alleged presence of wine.

Retton has no history of alcohol abuse, according to Kelley.

She raised four amazing daughters, Shayla Rae, 30, McKenna, 28, Skyla, 25, and Emma Jean, 22.

Retton suffered a health scare in 2023, contracting a rare form of pneumonia, and spent a month in the hospital.

Doctors told her daughters to come say their goodbyes, but she pulled through, left depleted.

She has undergone 30 orthopedic surgeries and has **scarred lungs**.

Retton had no insurance, citing her divorce and underlying health conditions.

McKenna created an online fundraiser, bringing in almost $500,000 from fans and public figures.

The fundraiser was started after Retton's **financial struggles** were made public.

Retton's daughters are **supporting her** through this difficult time.

She is **healing** and lying low in West Virginia after the DUI incident.

Retton's story is a **cautionary tale** of the lasting damage of an Olympic career.

She was the first female athlete to **grace a Wheaties box** in her Olympic year.

Retton's **legacy** continues to inspire new generations of gymnasts.

Her **health issues** are a reminder of the sacrifices made by athletes.

Retton is **focused on recovery** and getting back to her normal life.

She is **determined** to overcome her health issues and come out stronger.