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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton back home after pneumonia hospitalisation

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Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton is home from hospital following her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, according to her daughter.

Retton, 55, was hospitalised earlier this month after she was unable to breathe on her own and was left fighting for her life and she is now recovering at home, McKenna Kelley announced in an Instagram post on Monday.

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