McKayla Maroney

McKayla Rose Maroney (born December 9, 1995) is a retired American artistic gymnast and singer. She won several gold medals during her career. She was a member of the American women's gymnastics team, called the Fierce Five, at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She won a gold medal at these Olympic Games. She also won gold medals at the 2011 World Championships and the 2013 World Championships.

Maroney visiting the White House in November 2012 Personal information Full name: McKayla Rose Maroney Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California Height: 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Discipline: WAG Level: Senior International Elite Gym: All Olympia Gymnastics Center (AOGC) Head coach(es): Artur Akopyan Assistant coach(es): Galina Marinova Former coach(es): Jenny Zhang, Howie Liang Choreographer: Geza Pozsar (2011) Music: "Those Were The Days"/"Dorogoi dlinnoyu" (2011) Yemmoo by Samvel Yervinyan (2012) Retired: February 24, 2016

Medal record Representing United States Olympic Games 2012 London Team 2012 London Vault World Championships 2011 Tokyo Team 2011 Tokyo Vault 2013 Antwerp Vault City of Jesolo Trophy 2011 Jesolo All-Around National Championships 2011 Saint Paul All-Around 2011 Saint Paul Vault 2013 Hartford Vault 2013 Hartford Floor U.S. Classic 2012 Chicago Vault 2013 Chicago Vault 2013 Chicago Floor

In 2012, Maroney won the silver medal in the vault finals. She wasn't happy with the winning. In one photograph, her lips were toward the left side of her face. Then-President Barack Obama copied the pose in November 2012.

In 2016, Maroney retired from competitive gymnastics.

Maroney was born in Aliso Viejo, California.