Mary Lou Retton released from hospital but has ‘long road ahead’ in recovery
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6FT5K)
- Gymnast became hero of Team USA at 1984 Olympics
- 55-year-old was seriously ill with pneumonia
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has returned home after a lengthy hospital stay because of pneumonia, her daughter said on Monday.
Shaley Kelley Schrepfer, the oldest of Retton's four daughters, posted an update on Retton's condition on Instagram nearly two weeks after the family disclosed that the former Olympic all-around champion was in intensive care.
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