Recently, Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton was admitted to an intensive care unit due to a medical emergency. The five-time Olympic medalist and former world champion has been receiving an outpouring of support from fans and friends around the world.
Retton, who won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, was admitted to the ICU at a hospital in Houston, Texas. According to her family, Retton is currently in stable condition and is receiving the best possible care.
In response to the news of Retton’s hospitalization, many of her fans have come together to show their support. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover her medical expenses, and it has already raised over $100,000. The page was created by Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley, who wrote that her mother “has been a source of inspiration and strength for so many people around the world.”
Retton’s former coach Bela Karolyi also shared his support for the Olympic champion. “Mary Lou is a fighter and I know she will come out of this stronger than ever,” he said. “I am sending my thoughts and prayers to her and her family during this difficult time.”
Retton’s family has expressed their gratitude for all the donations and messages of support they have received. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support we have received from all over the world,” they said in a statement. “We are so grateful for all of the donations that have been made to help cover Mary Lou’s medical expenses.”
The Olympic champion gymnast has been an inspiration to many over the years, and it is clear that she still has a lot of support from her fans and friends. We wish Mary Lou Retton a speedy recovery and send our best wishes to her and her family during this difficult time.
