They found Retton, 57, in an AutoZone parking lot showing signs of impairment, including slurred speech and the smell of alcohol. A bottle of wine was found beside her, and she declined a blood test. Retton was charged with one misdemeanor DUI count and released on a $1,500 recognizance bond.

The arrest follows a near-death health crisis in October 2023. Retton was hospitalized with a rare pneumonia and placed in the ICU. Her daughter revealed she was uninsured, prompting a viral Spotfund campaign that raised over $459,000. Retton later defended the fundraiser, saying all funds went to medical costs, with the remainder pledged to the American Lung Association.

Retton became a national hero after winning five medals at the 1984 Olympics, including the first all-around gold by an American woman. Her triumph made her a household name and earned her a lasting legacy.

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