Retired Olympic Champion Mary Lou Retton Arrested on DUI Charges

The former athlete's recent arrest comes almost two years after she was hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia and admitted to the ICU.

Reports recently revealed that retired gymnast Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge on May 17, 2025, in Marion County, West Virginia.

Per court records obtained by People, the 57-year-old was apprehended on one count of "driving under [the] influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs; penalties." Consequently, she was issued a personal recognizance bond of $1,500 which she paid that same day.

The Olympian's arrest comes nearly two years after she was in the ICU with a rare form of pneumonia. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, announced the news on her Instagram Story in October 2023 alongside a link to a Spotfund dedicated to the sports legend.

"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 [sic] not insured," penned Kelley at the time.

Her mother is the first American to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She won five medals overall at the event, earning bragging rights.