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Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American retired gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles , she won a gold medal in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two bronze medals.
Jan 8, 2024 · Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton faced “death in the eyes” while in intensive care, she said in her first interview since a life-threatening bout of pneumonia this past fall.
May 23, 2024 · CNN — Mary Lou Retton is still on a path to recovery . The Olympic gymnastics legend was hospitalized with a serious lung illness seven months ago and said her doctors “still don’t know” exactly...
May 15, 2024 · Mary Lou Retton, gymnast who was the first American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. At the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, she achieved perfect scores in her final two events to win a dramatic victory in the all-around exercises.
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Jan 8, 2024 · Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton says she is lucky to be alive after the 55-year-old was hospitalized last year with a rare form of pneumonia that left her unable to breathe on her own.
Oct 24, 2023 · Learn about Mary Lou Retton, the retired American gymnast who won five medals, including gold in the all-around, at the 1984 Olympics. Find out about her early life, career, family, health problems and 2023 hospitalization.
Oct 31, 2023 · CNN — Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton expressed thanks Monday for those who have supported her during a scare with pneumonia . “I am overwhelmed with the love and support from the world...
