Mary Lou Retton Has Pneumonia and ‘Is Fighting for Her Life,’ Daughter Says The gymnastics champion sprang to stardom at the 1984 Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the all-around competition.
A Gymnast’s Death Was Supposed to Be a Wake-Up Call. What Took So Long? Christy Henrich’s struggle with eating disorders launched a reckoning in sports, but progress has been slow.