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The famous American Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton went to her recent DUI arrest for the first time on Tuesday.
Retton was arrested on May 17 in West Virginia when the police responded to the reports of a car traveling “all over the road.” In a statement provided to Pak Gazette Digital by Rateton’s lawyer, Edmund J. Roll, the gold medalist admitted to having conducted under the influence and apologized.
“I assume all the responsibility of my actions,” said the statement. “What happened was completely unacceptable. I do not put excuses. For my family, friends and my fans: I have disappointed you, and that’s why I feel deeply.
“I am determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I really appreciate your concern, breath and continuous support.”
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Mary Lou Rateton in action on unequal bars in Pauley Pavillon during the Los Angeles Games in 1984. (Darr Beiser/USA Today Sports)
Retton also appeared to a concept without concept, and a Marion County judge fined his $ 100, according to Roll.
“Mary Lou Retton appeared in court this afternoon and presented an un responding plea for a non -aggravated DUI derived from a recent incident,” Roll told Pak Gazette Digital. “Mary Lou accepted the total responsibility of his shares and received a standard fine of $ 100, according to the judgment for crimes not aggravated for the first time in this jurisdiction.
“According to its values, Mary Lou did not request a special treatment and was subject to the same legal process as any other individual. She is grateful for the professionalism of the application of the law and the judicial system, and completely respects the result. Mary Lou has expressed a sincere desire to use this experience as a moment for reflection and responsibility. She requests privacy as she advances with her personal and professional life.”
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Mary Lou Rateton works in the Balance Beam on her way to become the first American woman to win the gold medal of the individual competition of female gymnastics. (Getty images)
Retton was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs on May 17, according to the records of the Marion County Court. It was released from jail after publishing a personal recognition bonus of $ 1,500.
Retton was nicknamed “America’s Sweetheart” during his winning performance of the gold medal at the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles. He was only 16 when he scored perfect 10 years in the exercise of the floor and the vault in the two final rotations to become the first American woman to win the general Olympic title.
He obtained five medals that year: one gold, two silver and two bronze.
After retiring from the gymnastics, Retton became a motivating speaker and often shared messages on the benefits of adequate nutrition and exercise.
She also served in the president’s advice on fitness and sports under the previous one. President George W. Bush.
(LR) ECATERINA SZABO, Mary Lou Retton and Simona Păucă during the ceremony of the Women’s Gymnastics Medal in Pauley Pavilion at the Summer Olympic Games of 1984 in Los Angeles on August 1, 1984. (Disney general entertainment content through Getty Images)
Retton was diagnosed with a “rare form of pneumonia” in 2023, and his family said at the time he was “fighting for his life.” She was admitted to an intensive care unit when doctors helped her fight the disease.
“This is serious, and this is life, and I am very grateful to be here,” said NBC’s “Today” in 2024. “I’m lucky to be here because there was a time when they were about to put a life support.”
