Mary Lou Retton DUI Arrest

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TUMBLIN' DICE: America's Sweetheart Mary Lou Retton's fall from grace

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Mary Lou Retton won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles .

The Virginia -born athlete took up gymnastics at the age of 8 , inspired by Nadia Comaneci’s breathtaking performance at the 1976 Montreal Olympics .

Retton has been plagued with numerous health problems since her days as a star gymnast.

She was arrested on May 17 for allegedly driving under the influence in West Virginia .

The gonzo-ed golden girl refused a roadside blood alcohol test when she pulled over on May 17 . She did do three field sobriety tests. Cops said the results showed she was plastered, court documents said. She was charged with DUI and sprung on a $ 1,500 bond the day of her arrest. Neither Retton , her lawyer, nor her spokespeople have addressed the incident. bhunter@postmedia.com @HunterTOSun .

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