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A bronze bust of Olympic gymnast Suni Lee and a large commemorative rock were stolen from Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul, causing sadness among her family and community, as the sculpture celebrated her achievements and Hmong heritage.
Mary Lou Retton, a former Olympic gold medalist, was arrested for DUI in West Virginia in May. Footage shows her struggling with sobriety tests and crying, with a wine bottle found in her car. She pleaded no contest, was fined, and issued a public apology, expressing regret and a commitment to change.
Mary Lou Retton, the Olympic gold medalist, was arrested in May in West Virginia for DUI, with her arrest captured on bodycam footage showing her distressed and struggling with a sobriety test. She was found with a bottle of wine in her car, and has since pleaded no contest to a non-aggravated DUI, paying a fine and publicly apologizing for her actions. Retton has been recovering from severe pneumonia, which has impacted her health and physicality.
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton publicly took responsibility and apologized for her May DUI arrest in West Virginia, where she was found with alcohol and refused a sobriety test. She received a $100 fine and expressed her commitment to personal growth, following her recent health struggles and hospitalization.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested in West Virginia for DUI after erratic driving, smelling of alcohol, and failing sobriety tests; she was released on bond. The incident follows her recent health struggles, including a severe pneumonia battle in 2023.
US Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton was arrested in West Virginia for suspected drink driving, refusing a breathalyzer and found with alcohol in her car. The 57-year-old, famous for her 1984 Olympic gold, was released on bail and has not entered a plea. Her recent struggles include health issues and financial difficulties following her pneumonia battle and divorce.
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton was charged with DUI in West Virginia after her arrest on May 17; she posted bond and her current health issues, including a rare pneumonia, have been ongoing since her hospitalization last year.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI in West Virginia on May 17, facing a misdemeanor charge and posting bond. The 57-year-old, known for her 1984 Olympic success, recently recovered from a severe health scare involving pneumonia. Her arrest adds a new chapter to her public story, which includes her athletic achievements and media appearances.
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is set to make her debut in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, joining a lineup of prominent female athletes like Gabby Thomas and Suni Lee. Photographed by Ben Horton, Chiles is featured in a chic blue one-piece swimsuit, showcasing her athleticism and style. The issue aims to celebrate powerful female athletes who defy stereotypes and inspire young girls. Chiles' appearance in the magazine follows her participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and her runway debut at New York Fashion Week.
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 1984, revealed in her first interview since being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia that she was almost put on life support. She expressed gratitude for being alive and recovering, and her family set up a spotfund page to help cover the medical bills as she did not have medical insurance. Retton, 55, is now on the mend after the life-threatening health scare and is making positive strides in her recovery.