{"id":2063189,"date":"2023-10-11T10:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-olympic-legend-fighting-for-her-life-in-hospital-daughter-reveals\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:42:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:42:03","slug":"us-olympic-legend-fighting-for-her-life-in-hospital-daughter-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-olympic-legend-fighting-for-her-life-in-hospital-daughter-reveals\/","title":{"rendered":"US Olympic icon battling for her life in hospital, daughter discloses."},"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\">22<\/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%2Fus-olympic-legend-fighting-for-her-life-in-hospital-daughter-reveals%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=2063189&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 Champion Mary Lou Retton in\u200d Intensive Care with Pneumonia<\/h2>\n<p>Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton, who made \u200bhistory as the first American \u2064woman to\u200c win the Olympic all-around title\u200b in 1984, is currently battling pneumonia \u200bin intensive care at a \u200dTexas hospital. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared the news \u2064on Instagram, revealing that Retton is\u200b fighting for her life and\u200c unable to breathe on her own.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mary\u200d Lou Retton, who became the first American gymnast to \u200dwin the all-around gold at the 1984 Olympics, has\u200d a rare \u200dform of pneumonia and is \u200b\u201cfighting for her \u2062life\u201d in intensive care, her daughter\u200d said on\u200c Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3Msyn5flya\">https:\/\/t.co\/3Msyn5flya<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ihKQoE3Tte\">pic.twitter.com\/ihKQoE3Tte<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200c ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1712094067234873428?\">October 11,\u2063 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In light of \u2064the situation, Kelley\u2064 has launched a fundraising campaign to cover Retton&#8217;s medical expenses, as she currently \u2062does not\u200c have\u2062 medical insurance. Kelley stated that Retton has been in the ICU\u2063 for over a \u200cweek. The response from Americans has been overwhelming, \u200bwith the campaign surpassing\u2063 its initial goal of $50,000 and raising $173,270 as of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from financial support, the \u200dfamily is also requesting prayers for\u200b Retton&#8217;s recovery. The news\u2064 has sparked \u200ban outpouring of support on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thoughts and prayers for you Mary Lou <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kyle (@DosaCero20) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DosaCero20\/status\/1712095121905262844?\">October 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thoughts and prayers for you Mary Lou <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kyle \u2063(@DosaCero20) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DosaCero20\/status\/1712095121905262844?\">October 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">As a child of the 80s, and one\u2063 who had no previous interest in gymnastics, you have been a hero \u2062to many of us. \u200cYou and your \u2063family are in our thoughts \u2062and \u200dprayers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shaun Weekly (@ShaunWeekly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShaunWeekly\/status\/1712094982205522367?\">October 11,\u200c 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s \u200dremarkable achievements at the 1984 \u2064Olympics made \u200dher an \u2063icon \u2062of the U.S. Olympic movement. At\u2064 just \u200c16 years old, she captivated the nation\u2063 with her <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.\">gold medal-winning performance<\/a> in Los Angeles. In addition to her all-around gold, Retton also won two \u200dsilver and two \u200bbronze medals, helping to popularize gymnastics in the\u200d United States.<\/p>\n<p>Retton, who hails from Fairmont, West Virginia, played a significant role \u2064in shifting the dominance\u2064 of\u2062 gymnastics from \u200cEastern European\u200d powers like Romania and the Soviet \u200cUnion to the U.S. She \u200ccurrently\u200c resides in Texas and \u2064is a mother\u200d of four.<\/p>\n<p>After retiring 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, Retton pursued various endeavors, including commercial endorsements\u200b and appearances in film and television.\u2063 She even participated in \u200cthe popular show &#8220;Dancing with \u2062the Stars.&#8221; Her marriage to Shannon \u2062Kelley ended in divorce in 2018.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western\u200c Journal has reviewed this\u200b Associated Press story and \u2062may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-intensive-care-pneumonia\/\">US Olympic Legend &#8216;Fighting\u2064 for \u2064Her Life&#8217; in Hospital, Daughter Reveals<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The \u200bWestern Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-olympic-legend-fighting-for-her-life-in-hospital-daughter-reveals\/\" title=\"US Olympic icon battling for her life in hospital, daughter discloses.\">gymnastics \u2062community shown support<\/a> for Mary Lou \u2064Retton?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  U and your family! Wishing you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-marshal-shot-while-serving-arrest-warrant-in-baltimore\/\" title=\"U.S. Marshal shot while serving arrest warrant in Baltimore\">speedy recovery<\/a> Mary Lou! \ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Katie \ud83c\udf0a (@katiereist) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/katiereist\/status\/1712094412832425989?\">October 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retton, now 55 \u200cyears old, has remained an \u2064inspiration\u200c to many since \u200dher historic victory \u2062in 1984. Her\u2063 determination, athleticism, and grace captivated the nation \u200band propelled her to become a household name. She paved the way for future American gymnasts \u2063and played a significant\u200b role in popularizing the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her\u2063 career, Retton\u2063 faced\u200b many challenges and setbacks, but she always\u200b managed to overcome them with resilience and \u200dstrength. It is this same spirit that\u2062 her supporters hope will guide her through this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>As news of Retton&#8217;s condition spreads, fans and fellow athletes have rallied behind her,\u200d offering \u200dwords of encouragement and support. The gymnastics community, in particular, has expressed their love and admiration\u2063 for the trailblazing champion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sending love and strength to a true legend \u200c\ud83d\ude4f\u2764\ufe0f Get well soon, Mary Lou Retton!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FIG (@gymnastics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gymnastics\/status\/1712100267234873428?\">October \u200d11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s impact extends beyond \u2064her athletic achievements. She has become\u2064 a symbol of determination, perseverance, and grace under pressure. Her story continues to inspire\u2063 athletes of all ages and backgrounds, reminding them that anything is possible \u200bwith hard work and \u200bdedication.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c Retton fights her battle with pneumonia, the world anxiously waits for updates on her condition. Supporters hope\u2063 for a full and speedy recovery, understanding that the road to recovery\u200d may \u2064be \u200dchallenging.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2063the \u2064gymnastics community, friends, and\u2064 fans rally around\u2063 Retton, \u200dher family\u2064 remains by her side, offering their\u2064 unwavering support. Their request for prayers and the outpouring of love from around the world serve as a testament to the significant impact Retton has had on the lives of so many.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the \u2064outcome, Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s\u2063 legacy \u2062as an Olympic \u200dchampion and inspiration\u200d to countless individuals will endure. Her fight against pneumonia serves as a reminder of her strength and resilience, qualities that\u2064 have defined \u200bher\u2063 throughout her remarkable life.<\/p>\n<p>As the world stands united in support, we join together in\u2062 hoping for Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s recovery,\u2064 knowing that her indomitable spirit will guide her through this \u2064challenging time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 1984, is battling pneumonia in a Texas hospital&#8217;s intensive care unit. 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