Mary Lou Retton, the iconic U.S. Olympic gymnast, recently faced a serious health challenge when she was admitted to the ICU with a rare and severe case of pneumonia. However, there is now some good news as she has left the hospital and is on the path to recovery at home.

Mary Lou Retton’s daughter, Shaley Kelley Schrepfer, provided an update on her mother’s condition. While she mentioned that Retton still has a long road to recovery ahead, she confirmed that Mary Lou has been discharged from the hospital and is now in “recovery mode.”

The 55-year-old Retton is celebrated as one of the most iconic American athletes in Olympic gymnastics history. She achieved a historic moment by winning the gold medal in the individual all-around competition at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

The initial reports about Mary Lou Retton’s health situation were alarming, with her family revealing that she was “fighting for her life” in intensive care due to a rare form of pneumonia. She was unable to breathe on her own, and her condition was a cause for concern.

Subsequently, a setback in her condition was reported, which Shaley Kelley Schrepfer described as “scary.” The details of this setback were not provided.

Mary Lou Retton’s journey to recovery is expected to be gradual, but her return home from the hospital is a positive step in the right direction. Retton’s accomplishments in gymnastics have left an indelible mark in the world of sports, and her fans will undoubtedly be relieved to hear about her progress.