what happened to mary lou retton

Mary Lou Retton is a retired American gymnast who won five medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, more than any other athlete. Her success on home soil transformed her into a true American sporting icon. After the Los Angeles Games, Retton retired from competition and became a motivational speaker and a television commentator. She was married to former University of Texas quarterback and Houston real estate developer Shannon Kelley, who now works for the Houston Baptist University. In 2018, Retton revealed her split from her husband of 27 years publicly for the first time. She currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her four daughters and is an occasional commentator for televised gymnastics. Recently, there have been online allegations about her physical health.