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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.
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