Mary Lou Retton, the 57-year-old Olympic gold medalist, was arrested for DUI in West Virginia on May 17, 2025, after failing sobriety tests.
## What happened?
Retton was pulled over by Marion County police after reports of a Porsche with Texas plates "driving all over the roadway".
She was found in an AutoZone parking lot with a bottle of wine in her passenger seat and was allegedly slurring her speech and smelled of alcohol.
Retton was charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs.
## Why it matters for Mary Lou Retton
The arrest came as a shock to fans of the Olympic icon, who won five medals at the 1984 Olympics, including the prestigious all-around title.
Retton's health was already in the spotlight before the arrest, having been hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia in 2023.
## What comes next?
Retton was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond and later entered a no-contest plea in court, with a $100 fine.
The newly released bodycam footage shows Retton incoherently arguing with law enforcement officers while failing sobriety tests.
Retton can be seen needing supplemental oxygen throughout the footage and at one point says "I just came to get my nails done".
She then states her intent to refuse a breathalyzer, saying "You know I'm not going to blow".
The officer leads Retton through three standard field sobriety tests, including a walk-and-turn test, which she fails.
Retton breaks down in tears while in triage at the station, saying "Y'all are terrible. I nearly died from double pneumonia. I'll die here, and you guys will live with that".
The incident has sparked concern for Retton's well-being and has raised questions about the consequences of her actions.
Retton's lawyer has not commented on the incident, but the Olympic medalist has been ordered to pay the $100 fine.
As of May 17, 2025, Retton's DUI arrest has been a major topic of discussion among fans and critics alike.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the consequences of driving under the influence.