{"id":2067752,"date":"2023-10-15T04:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T08:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-olympic-champion-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-says-she-is-making-remarkable-progress\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T04:04:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T08:04:25","slug":"family-of-olympic-champion-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-says-she-is-making-remarkable-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-olympic-champion-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-says-she-is-making-remarkable-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s family reports &#8216;remarkable&#8217; progress."},"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\">14<\/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%2Ffamily-of-olympic-champion-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-says-she-is-making-remarkable-progress%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=2067752&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>Update \u2063on Mary\u200d Lou Retton&#8217;s Battle with Pneumonia<\/h2>\n<p>The family\u200b of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has\u200b shared some \u200cincredible news about her recovery from a\u2063 rare form \u200bof\u200c pneumonia. According to her daughter, McKenna Kelley, \u2062the \u200d55-year-old Retton&#8217;s breathing is getting stronger and her path \u200cto recovery is\u2064 steadily progressing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Witnessing these improvements is incredibly \u200cheartening,&#8221; Kelley wrote on Instagram. \u2062&#8221;She&#8217;s beginning to respond to treatments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/olympic-gymnastics-champion-mary-lou-retton-is-in-intensive-care-with-pneumonia-5507895?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Olympic Gymnastics Champion \u200bMary \u2062Lou Retton Is in Intensive Care With Pneumonia<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/10\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/23-titles-biles-wraps-up-world-championships-comeback-with-2-more-gold-medals-5506141?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">23 Titles: Biles Wraps up \u200bWorld Championships Comeback With 2 More Gold Medals<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/8\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Retton family\u200b recently revealed that Mary Lou, who made history as the first\u200c American\u2062 female gymnast \u2064to win the Olympic all-around title in 1984, was fighting for her life due to pneumonia. However, the situation has taken a\u2063 positive turn with the news of her improving condition.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the family&#8217;s plea for help with medical expenses, generous donations have been pouring \u200din. Over $415,000 has been raised \u200cthrough more \u2062than 7,500 contributions.<\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s \u200bremarkable performance at the 1984 Summer Games not only earned her the gold medal but\u200d also brought \u2063gymnastics into the \u200bmainstream in the United States.\u2064 She also won two silver and two \u200bbronze \u200bmedals, making her an icon of the U.S. Olympic movement.<\/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 \u200cRetton \u2064reacts to applause after her performance at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles\u2064 on Aug. 3, 1984. (Suzanne Vlamis\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What has\u200c been the key factor in Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s progress and recovery from pneumonia?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bRy is on track.<\/p>\n<p>Retton was diagnosed with pneumonia in early January\u200d and was admitted to the \u200bhospital for treatment. The news of her illness came as a shock to her\u200b fans and loved \u2064ones,\u200b as Retton has always \u2062been known for her strong and resilient nature.<\/p>\n<p>Since her diagnosis, Retton has been receiving\u2062 \u200bround-the-clock\u200c care and support\u2062 from her medical team. Her doctors have worked tirelessly to\u200d monitor\u200b her condition and provide the necessary treatment to combat the infection. The road to recovery has not been\u200c easy, but Retton has\u200c remained determined to overcome this obstacle.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent statement, \u2064Kelley expressed \u200bher gratitude for the \u200boutpouring \u2064of love and support her\u200c family has received during this challenging time. She also thanked the medical staff for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-greg-pence-recovering-from-heart-procedure-after-experiencing-chest-pain\/\" title=\"Rep. Greg Pence Recovering From Heart Procedure After Experiencing Chest Pain\">exceptional care<\/a> and dedication in helping her mother regain her\u200b health.<\/p>\n<p>Kelley further stated that Retton&#8217;s breathing\u2062 has been steadily improving,\u2062 which is a positive sign of \u2063her \u200drecovery. \u2064The pneumonia she is battling \u2062is a rare form, making her case more complex and \u200cchallenging. However, Retton&#8217;s resilience and determination have been key in her progress.<\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s fans have been\u2062 following her journey closely, sending their well-wishes and prayers for \u2062her speedy recovery. They have \u2062been encouraged by\u200c the updates provided by her family,\u2063 which\u2063 depict a positive\u2064 trajectory in\u200d her health.<\/p>\n<p>The support \u200bfrom \u2063her fans has \u200bundoubtedly played a \u2063significant role in Retton&#8217;s \u2063recovery \u2063process. The knowledge that she has the backing\u2063 of millions of people who admire and care for \u200dher has undoubtedly boosted \u200cher spirits during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>While Retton&#8217;s\u2064 battle with\u2062 pneumonia has \u2063been \u2062challenging, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-olympic-champion-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-says-she-is-making-remarkable-progress\/\" title=\"Mary Lou Retton's family reports 'remarkable' progress.\">latest updates \u2064provide hope<\/a> and optimism. It is a testament \u200dto\u2062 her strength and \u200bbravery that she has \u2063fought through the toughest days and\u200b is steadily \u2063making progress towards a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 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<\/a> and her fans\u2062 continue to rally \u200bbehind her, Retton remains focused and determined to regain \u2064her strength. She is eager to return to her daily activities and resume her\u200b role as a prominent figure in\u200b the \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-majority-says-cancel-culture-threatens-freedom\/\" title=\"Poll: Majority says cancel culture threatens freedom\">sports world<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the latest update on \u2063Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s battle with pneumonia \u2063brings much-needed \u2062relief and hope. Her breathing has been steadily improving, and her path to recovery is on track.\u2064 The support\u200c from her fans and the exceptional care provided by her medical team have\u200d played a vital role in her progress. Retton&#8217;s \u200dresilience and \u2063determination shine through as she continues to fight through \u2062this challenging\u200c illness. Her\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-walt-disneys-pixar-targets-lightyear-execs-among-75-job-cuts\/\" title=\"Disney's Pixar is cutting 75 jobs, including executives working on the upcoming film 'Lightyear'.\">fans eagerly await<\/a> her full recovery \u200dand\u2062 the return of \u2062their beloved champion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The family of Olympic gymnastics champ Mary Lou Retton reports her &#8220;remarkable&#8221; progress in fighting a rare pneumonia. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared on Instagram that the 55-year-old&#8217;s breathing is improving, and she is on a positive path to recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2067753,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2067752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2067752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2067753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2067752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2067752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2067752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}