Quick Info
| Profession | Women's artistic gymnastics |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/12/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Aliso Viejo, California, United States |
Latest News about McKayla Maroney
01/01/2025
McKayla Maroney announced she is writing a book to share her story and the lessons she learned from her time as an elite gymnast, stating she is now ready to write about experiences that felt too difficult to address previously. She continues to be a prominent advocate for mental health awareness and young gymnasts while pursuing interests in acting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | McKayla Rose Maroney |
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| Nickname | Kayla |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 61 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | 32-24-34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooled |
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| Educational Qualifications | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Irish Catholic |
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| Ethnicity | White |
| Hobbies | Going to the movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Fiance | No |
Family
| Father | Mike Maroney (Ex Quarterback at Purdue University) |
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| Mother | Erin Maroney (Involved in figure skating and high school sports) |
| Brother | Kav |
| Sisters | Tyrann |
Career
| International Debut | Visa Championships in Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Artur Akopyan |
| FORMER COACHES | Jenny Zhang, Howie Liang |
| Assistant Coach | Galina Marinova |
| Choreographer | Geza Pozsar (2011) |
| Career Turning Point | 2011 City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy |
| Notable Achievements | 2012 Olympic team gold medalist (Fierce Five), vault silver medalist; 2011 and 2013 World vault champion; 2011 World team gold medalist; first U.S. female gymnast to defend a World Championship vault title; retired from competitive gymnastics in 2016 |
| Retirement | 2016 |
Favourites
| Favorite Food | Sushi, strawberries, mangos |
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| Favorite Event | Floor Exercises |
| Favorite TV shows | Keeping Up with the Kardashians |
| Favorite Artists | Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Drake, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyonce |
| Favorite Movies | Yes Man, Last Song, Transformers, Pirates, Shutter Island, The Guardian, Elf, Avatar, Inception |
| Favorite Gymnast | Carly Patterson |
| Favorite Books | Audrey Wait, Tucks Everlasting, Hunger Game series, Uglies series, Percy Jackson series, The Last Song, A Dog's Life, The Mysterious Benedict Society |
| Favorite School Subject | English |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mckaylamaroney/ | |
| https://twitter.com/McKaylaMaroney |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. McKayla has earned a total of 10 medals in international competitions - 9 gold medals and 1 silver medal. | |
| 2. She excelled in the City of Jesolo Trophy and the World Championships, particularly in vault and team events. | |
| 3. McKayla was the sole American female gymnast to successfully defend her vault title. | |
| 4. Her famous "not impressed" expression on the Olympic podium went viral as a meme. | |
| 5. McKayla's introduction to gymnastics was at a young age by her mother. | |
| 6. She has made appearances in various TV programs and is contemplating a future in acting or singing. | |
| 7. McKayla is fond of dogs. | |
| 8. Among her teammates, McKayla stood out as the tallest gymnast. | |
| 9. Her favorite gymnastics routine is the floor exercise for its expressiveness. | |
| 10. McKayla is recognized as clairvoyant due to her foresight in setting an Olympic goal that she wrote in her school yearbook. | |
| 11. In 2017, she publicly alleged sexual abuse by USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar from age 13 until her retirement. | |
| 12. She received a $1.25 million settlement from USA Gymnastics under a confidentiality agreement. | |
| 13. Along with other victims, she was awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. | |
| 14. Maroney is embarking on writing a book to share her story and lessons learned from being an elite gymnast. | |
| 15. She has over 1.3 million followers on social media and uses her platform to promote mental health awareness and empower young gymnasts. |