Which gymnast was not impressed?
Which gymnast was not impressed?
McKayla Maroney earned a team gymnastics gold medal at the London Olympics, but she became a meme after her silver-medal performance. The U.S. gymnast inadvertently turned social media sensation — “McKayla is not impressed” — with a face she made after receiving her vault silver medal.
What year did McKayla Maroney make the face?
A crestfallen McKayla Maroney infamously made a ‘not impressed’ face at the London Olympics 2012 podium, which went on to become viral. Post the event, McKayla Maroney became an internet sensation. Maroney’s not-so-happy face was one of the most popular memes on social media at the time.
What did Simone Biles struggle with at the Olympics?
Biles pulled out of Olympic competitions to focus on her mental health. She said she struggled from the “twisties” – a frightening state of disassociation, which can lead to serious injury. In a newly published interview with New York Magazine, she said being a survivor of sexual abuse took its toll.
Did Simone Biles quit gymnastics for good?
I’ve pushed through so much the past couple years.” So yeah, it looks like Biles has no intention of retiring from gymnastics anytime soon.
Is McKayla Maroney still a gymnast?
McKayla Rose Maroney (born December 9, 1995) is a retired American artistic gymnast and singer. She was a member of the American 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.
Is McKayla Maroney single?
With so much devastating news surrounding the coronavirus, and the sports world all but shut down as a result, it’s understandably hard to find much to celebrate these days.