Mary Lou Retton Arrested on DUI Charge
Legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton has been accused of driving under the influence.
On Instagram, Retton describes herself as a motivational speaker. She is also a mom of four and the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in women's gymnastics. She hasn't posted on the page since 2024, however.
Court records for the DUI show Retton was charged with: "Driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs." The offense date is listed as on or about May 17, 2025.
Retton is referred to as Mary L. Retton-Kelly in the court records. She was released on $1,500 bond, the records say. A misdemeanor complaint was filed in the case, which is pending in Marion County, WV.
According to CBS Sports, Retton was arrested in Fairmount, WV. She is from that community, according to CBS Sports.
A Spotfund page set up by her daughter in 2023 revealed that Retton was undergoing health issues. It raised more than $450,000.
"Hey everyone! On behalf of my sisters and I, we need y'all's help," that page said.
"My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own. She's been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured," the message read.
"We ask that if you could help in any way, that 1) you PRAY! and 2) if you could help us with finances for the hospital bill. ANYTHING, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom. Thank y'all so very much!" she continued.
According to CBS Sports, she recovered and was released from the hospital a couple weeks after that post. USA Today reported that Retton later said she was able to get insurance.Mary Lou Retton Arrested on DUI Charge first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
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