The 55-year-old athlete was admitted to a hospital nearly a week ago in a Texas hospital. Mary Lou Retton 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.

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Mary Lou Retton’s husband

Mary Lou Retton was married to former University of Texas quarterback and Houston real estate developer Shannon Kelley, who now works for the Houston Baptist University athletic department.

Mary Lou Retton’s children

Mary Lou Retton is the mother of Shayla, Skyla, Emma, and McKenna. Skyla is an integral part of a family that cherishes the values of determination and unity.McKenna was a NCAA gymnast at Louisiana State University and Emma is an NCAA gymnast at the University of Arkansas.

Mary Lou Retton’s parents

Mary Lou Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia. Her father, Ronnie, operated a coal-industry transportation equipment business, and her mother’s name is Lois Retton

Mary Lou Retton’s siblings

Retton was born with hip dysplasia, a condition that her years as a competitive gymnast aggravated. She has three brothers: Ronnie, Donnie, and Jerry Retton, and a sister named Shari Retton