McKayla Maroney bio: age, height, boyfriend, where is she now?
McKayla Maroney is an American retired artistic gymnast, actress, and musician. She was a member of the United States women's gymnastics team dubbed the Fierce Five at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in the team and an individual silver medal in the vault event.
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Here is all you need to know about McKayla Maroney:
Profile summary
- Birth name: McKayla Rose Maroney
- Nickname: Mack, Air Maroney
- Birthdate: 9th December 1995
- Age: 25 years (as of 2020)
- Horoscope: Sagittarius
McKayla Maroney biography
The artistic gymnast was born on 9th December 1995 to parents Mike and Erin Maroney in Aliso Viejo, California, the United States of America.
She was born in a sporting family as her dad was a Quarterback at Purdue University while her mum was also involved in figure skating. The gymnast has two siblings, Kav and Taryann Maroney.
McKayla Maroney junior career
Nearly every elite gymnast gets an early start in gymnastics, and McKayla Maroney is no different. She grew up watching Tarzan and, as a result, would run around on all fours.
At the age of 2, her mother thought it would be a good idea to enroll McKayla in a gymnastics class. The athlete would go on to compete as a junior from 2009 to 2010.
Gymnast McKayla Maroney was enrolled at an early age in the National Gymnastics Training Center in Aliso Viejo, California.
She has also trained at the Gym-Max Academy of Gymnastics in Costa Mesa and All Olympia Gymnastics Center. She is a trainee of former Soviet gymnast Arthur Akopian and former Bulgarian Olympian Galina Marinova.
McKayla Maroney senior career
She debuted as a senior athlete in 2011, when she competed in the Visa Championships and the 2011 World Artistic Gymnastic World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
She had an incredible year as she went on to win the gold medal in the vault competition.
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The gymnast would compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the UK, where she represented her country. She was part of the United States women's gymnastics team dubbed the Fierce Five that won gold.
She would go on to win an individual Silver medal in the Vault event.
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Before she retired from the sport due to injuries on February 24, 2016, she bagged a gold medal in the 2013 World Championships. This was her last medal in her professional career.
How much is McKayla Maroney net worth?
The retired American gymnast is worth $3 million as of 2020. She has accumulated her wealth from her participation in various major competitions and her acting career.
In 2017, she was paid $1.25 million after threatening to sue the US Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and USA Gymnastics for being molested by former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Why is McKayla Maroney not impressed?
The vault silver medalist became an instant social media sensation after receiving her medal in London's 2012 Summer Olympics. McKayla Maroney face showed how she was unimpressed after coming second in the vaults.
The gymnast was the favorite to win the gold medal but fell on her second of two vaults. She was passed by Romanian Sandra Izbasa.
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Who is McKayla Maroney boyfriend?
As of 2020, the star is currently single. She has been rumored to at least have had 1 relationship previously.
Like many celebrities and famous people, very little is known about her private life.
What is McKayla Maroney height?
McKayla Maroney hot stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters) and weighs 45 kilograms.
The McKayla Maroney Larry Nassar scandal
Dr. Larry Nassar made headlines after being sentenced to 175 years behind bars for molesting about 300 women and one male athlete.
McKayla was a victim of Dr. Nassar, who molested her “every time I saw him.” According to the athlete, when she was 15, Nassar gave her a sleeping pill for a flight and on waking up, she found herself alone in a hotel room with the doctor.
Where is McKayla Maroney now?
After retiring from athletics, the star has made her presence felt on-screen. She has appeared in television series such as Hart of Dixie. She also played a recurring role in Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me. The star has also made an appearance in the Fox TV show Bones.
McKayla Maroney today is working on her career as a musician. She recently released her first single titled Wake Up Call, which starts a promising career in music.
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