Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia
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The U.S. Olympian Mary Lou Retton was arrested for driving under the influence in West Virginia, court records show. She posted a $1,500 personal recognizance bond on May 17, the same day she was taken into custody, according to the West Virginia Magistrate Court in the county where it happened.
Retton, 57, received a charge for "driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs," according to the court. CBS News reached out to her spokesperson for comment but has not heard back.
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Along with her historic win, Retton also earned two silver and two bronze medals at the Olympics that year, making her the most decorated athlete at the Games and catapulting her to global fame.
