Mary Lou Retton making 'remarkable progress' in intensive care pneumonia battle
- Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton has been hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia and placed in intensive care.
- Unable to breathe on her own initially, her condition has steadily improved with stronger breathing and less reliance on machines.
- A fundraiser for Retton's medical bills has drawn an outpouring of support, surpassing $400,000.
- Her family has expressed gratitude for the prayers and good wishes sent her way during the health crisis.
- Retton won five medals, including all-around gold, at the 1984 Olympics and inspired a generation of American gymnasts.