Mary Lou Retton, a 57-year-old Olympic gymnast, was arrested on Saturday, May 17, on one count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs, according to court records from the West Virginia Magistrate Court system.

Retton was issued a personal recognizance bond of $1,500, which she posted the same day. PEOPLE has reached out to Retton's representative for comment.

This is not the first time Retton has faced health issues. Nearly two years ago, she was hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia and was in the ICU for over a week.

Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, announced the news on her Instagram Story, saying, "My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own."

Retton has spoken publicly about her struggles, saying that she was so sick that at one point, the doctors told her four daughters she might not make it. She has also spoken about the experience has left her with scarred lungs and relying on daily oxygen.

Retton is a former Olympic gymnast and the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics. She has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, where she spoke about her health struggles.

Read more about Retton's health struggles and her journey here.

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