Former Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton Arrested DUI West Virginia

Mary Lou Retton, the 57-year-old Olympic gold medalist and the first American woman to win the all-around gymnastics title in 1984, was arrested on May 17 in West Virginia on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. She posted a $1,500 bond following her arrest. Retton, a native of West Virginia, had a serious health scare in 2023 when she battled a rare and severe form of pneumonia that left her hospitalized for over a month and unable to breathe on her own, with doctors contemplating life support. Her daughter McKenna Kelley publicly shared the family's ordeal and launched a fundraiser, revealing Retton had no insurance. Despite this, Retton has since recovered and appeared on the Today show in January 2024, expressing gratitude for her survival. Besides her Olympic success, Retton also made appearances on TV shows such as Baywatch and Dancing With The Stars.