Mary Lou Retton's Four Daughters: Meet Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, And Emma Kelley And Their Latest 2025 Updates
The legacy of Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is alive and well, not just in the history books, but in the dynamic, athletic lives of her four daughters. As of late 2025, the Kelley sisters—Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma—have been making headlines with major personal milestones, from new additions to their families to continuing their own high-level athletic careers, all while providing crucial support to their mother through her recent health battles. The family's strength and resilience have been on full display, proving that the 'can-do' spirit of their famous mother is deeply ingrained in the next generation.
The spotlight on the Retton-Kelley family intensified in late 2023 when the daughters rallied together to manage their mother's critical health crisis, a rare form of pneumonia, and provide the public with hopeful updates on her "remarkable" recovery. Now, in 2025, the focus has shifted to a wave of exciting, joyous news as the sisters embrace new chapters in their lives, cementing their status as a powerhouse family of accomplished women.
The Kelley Sisters: A Complete Biography and Profile
Mary Lou Retton shares her four daughters with her ex-husband, former University of Texas quarterback Shannon Kelley. The couple was married from 1990 until their divorce in 2018. All four daughters have inherited their mother's passion for sports, with each carving out her own impressive path in the athletic and professional worlds.
- Shayla Kelley Schlepfer
- Age: 30 (as of late 2025)
- Husband: Wyatt Schlepfer
- Latest News: Welcomed her first child, a son named Sullivan Wyatt, in February 2025.
- Career: Competitive Bodybuilder, competing in NPC Bikini Shows. She documents her fitness journey on social media platforms.
- McKenna Kelley
- Age: 28 (as of late 2025)
- Husband: Braden Doughty
- Latest News: Currently pregnant and expecting her first baby in 2025.
- Career: Former Elite Gymnast for the LSU Tigers. She is a two-time All-American and an SEC Champion.
- Skyla Kelley
- Age: 25 (as of late 2025)
- Career: Former Competitive Cheerleader. She now works as a coach and is a social media influencer, building her brand around fitness and lifestyle.
- Emma Kelley
- Age: 23 (as of late 2025)
- Career: Highly accomplished Track and Field Athlete. She is known for winning the NCAA Indoor National Title in the 800m with WashU Athletics and has since joined the 2024 class for the Wisconsin Badgers.
The Athletic Torch: How the Daughters Followed the Olympic Flame
It is no surprise that the daughters of an Olympic gold medalist and a collegiate quarterback pursued athletics, yet each sister chose a distinct path to carve out her own identity. The connection to elite sports is a powerful, unifying thread for the Kelley family.
McKenna Kelley: The Gymnastics Heir
McKenna Kelley is arguably the daughter who most directly followed in her mother's footsteps, though she excelled in the collegiate realm rather than the Olympic stage.
McKenna was a standout gymnast for the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, where she became a foundational member of the team.
Her career highlights include being a two-time All-American, an SEC Champion, and contributing to multiple NCAA team silver medal finishes for LSU.
Her powerful floor exercise routines became a fan favorite, often earning high scores like a career-high-tying 9.925 at the SEC Championship.
Now, McKenna is transitioning into a new chapter of motherhood with her husband, Braden Doughty, but her athletic achievements remain a testament to the family's dedication to the sport.
Shayla Kelley Schlepfer: The Competitive Bodybuilder
Shayla Kelley Schlepfer took the athleticism and discipline learned from her childhood and applied it to a different, yet equally rigorous, sport: competitive bodybuilding.
She competes in the NPC Bikini Shows, a category that judges physique, symmetry, and presentation.
This career choice requires immense dedication to diet, training, and a structured lifestyle, mirroring the intense focus of an Olympic gymnast. Shayla often shares her journey and training routines, providing a look into the world of competitive fitness.
Her recent news of welcoming a son, Sullivan Wyatt, in early 2025, marks a major personal milestone that she and her husband celebrated publicly.
Skyla and Emma: Cheer, Track, and New Ventures
The two youngest sisters, Skyla and Emma Kelley, have also made their mark in high-level sports and professional careers, showcasing a diverse range of athletic talents.
Skyla Kelley: From Cheerleading to Influencer Status
Skyla Brae Kelley channeled her athletic energy into competitive cheerleading, a sport that demands the same high level of strength, flexibility, and teamwork as gymnastics.
Following her time as an athlete, Skyla transitioned into coaching, sharing her expertise with the next generation of cheerleaders.
Today, she is also a successful social media influencer, leveraging her family name and personal brand to connect with a large audience on lifestyle and fitness topics.
This dual role as a coach and influencer demonstrates her ability to adapt her athletic discipline to the modern digital landscape.
Emma Kelley: The Track and Field Champion
Emma Kelley, the youngest of the four sisters, has excelled in track and field, specifically in middle-distance running.
Her most notable achievement is winning the NCAA Indoor National Title in the 800m while competing for WashU Athletics.
This victory solidified her status as an elite athlete and led to her signing with the prestigious Wisconsin Badgers for the 2024 class, signaling her continued pursuit of excellence at the highest collegiate level.
Emma’s success in running provides a powerful example of the family’s diverse athletic abilities, moving beyond the mat and vault to the track.
The Family Bond: Supporting Mary Lou Retton's Health Journey
Beyond their individual achievements, the Kelley sisters demonstrated an unbreakable bond during their mother's severe health crisis in late 2023.
Mary Lou Retton was hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia, and her daughters used social media to update the public and manage a crowdfunding effort for her medical expenses.
Shayla Schrepfer, in particular, was vocal, sharing that 2023 was the "hardest year" of her life but confirming that their mother was a "fighter."
Their collective effort was instrumental in bringing attention to their mother's plight and providing a steady stream of updates, which later included the hopeful news of her "remarkable" recovery.
The strength and unity displayed by the sisters—Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma—during this challenging period reinforced the public's perception of them as a tight-knit and resilient family unit. This support system, built on shared experiences and a deep familial love, is the true legacy of the Olympic champion.
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