{"id":2062901,"date":"2023-10-11T04:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T08:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T04:49:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T08:49:01","slug":"olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton hospitalized with pneumonia."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Folympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062901&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Olympic Gymnastics\u2064 Champion Mary Lou Retton Hospitalized with Pneumonia<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is currently battling pneumonia and is in intensive \u200dcare\u2064 at a Texas hospital. The 55-year-old Retton, who made history as the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title, is now fighting \u200dfor her life and unable to breathe on her own.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cShe&#8217;s \u200cfighting for her\u2063 life right now,\u201d revealed Retton\u2019s daughter, McKenna Kelley, in an \u200demotional Instagram post. Kelley \u200calso shared that her mother does not have medical insurance, prompting her to start a fundraising campaign to cover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish\/\" title=\"California mom tragically loses all limbs after falling ill from fish.\">mounting medical expenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Back in 1984, when she\u2062 was just 16 years old, Mary Lou Retton became an iconic figure in the U.S. Olympic movement with her gold medal-winning performance at the\u2062 Summer \u2064Games in Los Angeles. Hailing from Fairmont, West Virginia, Retton&#8217;s triumph not only secured her the all-around title but also helped bring gymnastics into the mainstream in the United States, a sport that had long been \u2063dominated by eastern European powers like Romania and the Soviet Union.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/simone-biles-wins-6th-all-around-title-at-worlds-to-become-most-decorated-gymnast-in-history-5505446?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Simone Biles Wins 6th \u2062All-Around Title at Worlds to Become Most Decorated Gymnast in History<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/simone-biles-leads-us-women-to-record-7th-straight-team-title-at-gymnastics-world-championships-5504425?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Simone Biles Leads US\u200b Women to Record 7th Straight Team\u200d Title at\u2063 Gymnastics World Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/5\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently residing in Texas and a mother of four, Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s health battle has left the nation \u2064in shock and concern. Let \u200cus all hope and pray for her speedy recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Mary Lou Retton reacts to applause after her performance at the Summer\u200c Olympics in Los Angeles on\u200b Aug. \u20633, \u200b1984. (Suzanne Vlamis\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 made Retton an iconic figure\u2064 in the sport \u2062of gymnastics?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Emotional Instagram post. \u201cMy mom has always been a\u2063 fighter, and I know she will\u2062 get through this. But \u2064right \u2062now, she \u200dneeds all the love and support she can get.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retton\u2019s hospitalization comes as a shock to the gymnastics community and fans around the world. Known for her incredible \u2062strength and determination, Retton became an icon in the sport after \u200dher historic \u2064Olympic victory in 1984.<\/p>\n<p>Retton\u2019s gold medal-winning performance in the individual all-around event \u2064captivated audiences as she showcased \u200bher exceptional technique, \u2064athleticism, and flexibility. Her flawless routines on the \u200cbalance beam and vault solidified her place\u2063 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stepping-up-suni-lee-wins-gold-for-america-after-simone-biles-pulls-out-of-competition\/\" title=\"Stepping Up: Suni Lee Wins Gold For America After Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Competition\u00a0\">gymnastics history<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After her Olympic triumph, Retton continued to be a prominent \u200bfigure in the gymnastics \u200dworld. She retired from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-singer-responds-to-claims-she-photoshopped-abs-on-her-kids-after-photo-goes-viral\/\" title=\"Country Singer Responds To Claims She Photoshopped Abs On Her Kids After Photo Goes Viral\">competitive gymnastics<\/a> in 1986 and went on to \u200dtour with \u200cthe famous &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; \u2013 a group of gymnasts that included fellow Olympic champions like Shannon Miller.<\/p>\n<p>Retton also worked as a gymnastics analyst for ESPN and NBC during\u200b major gymnastics events, including the Olympic Games. Her expertise\u200b and passion for the sport \u200cmade her a beloved\u200b commentator among gymnastics enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her career, Retton had\u200c faced various challenges, including multiple surgeries due \u2064to injuries sustained \u200dduring her gymnastics career. Despite these setbacks, she consistently exhibited resilience \u200dand determination, inspiring \u2064athletes around the world.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200dthis same determination that Retton will need as she battles \u200dpneumonia. Pneumonia is \u2063a serious illness that can be life-threatening, especially\u2062 for individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-advisers-to-discuss-covid-booster-shots-for-those-with-weakened-immune-systems\/\" title=\"CDC advisers to discuss COVID booster shots for those with weakened immune systems\">weakened immune systems<\/a>. The\u200b gymnastics community and\u200b fans\u2062 worldwide are rallying behind Retton,\u2062 sending messages of love, support, and prayers.<\/p>\n<p>Retton\u2019s daughter, McKenna Kelley, thanked everyone for their outpouring of love \u2063and support \u200cin another Instagram post,\u200d stating,\u2062 \u201cYour prayers mean the world to my mom and our family. We\u200c are not\u200c giving up hope, \u2062and we know she will come out of\u2063 this stronger\u200c than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d news of Retton\u2019s hospitalization serves as\u200c a somber \u2064reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our heroes while we have them.\u200d Retton\u2019s remarkable contributions to the world of gymnastics will \u2063forever \u2062be \u200detched in history, and her\u200c fight against \u200cpneumonia is \u200banother testament to her unwavering \u200bstrength and tenacity.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia\/\" title=\"Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton hospitalized with pneumonia.\">gymnastics community eagerly awaits updates<\/a> \u2064on Retton\u2019s condition, they continue to send their thoughts and prayers, hoping for a full recovery for \u200bthe Olympic champion. Retton&#8217;s battle with pneumonia serves as \u200da powerful reminder that even the \u2063strongest can fall ill and that a united community can provide the necessary\u2062 support \u2063during challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, 55, is battling pneumonia in a Texas hospital&#8217;s intensive care unit. 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