Is McKayla Maroney still a gymnast?
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.
How old was McKayla Maroney when she was abused?
Maroney said about the 2012 London Games, “I was just trying to accomplish my dream, but I had abuse coming at me from many angles that I didn’t understand how to process at 15.
What age did McKayla Maroney retire?
The horrible experience with Nassar, as well as the injuries sustained during her time on the U.S. Olympic team led McKayla to retire from the sport at just 19 years old.
What gym did McKayla Maroney train?
The Long Beach, California native got her start at the National Gymnastics Training Center in Aliso Viejo, CA, and after spending several years at Gym-Max Academy of Gymnastics in Costa Mesa, CA, moved to her current gym, the All Olympia Gymnastics Center.
Why did Makayla make that face?
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.
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.