Get to know McKayla Maroney’s height, age and her dating history

Get to know McKayla Maroney’s height, age and her dating history

Kevin Omuya
updated at December 12, 2023 at 2:54 PM

American artistic gymnast McKayla Rose Maroney has a solid background in the sport. She won a silver medal in the vault event and a gold medal with the United States women's gymnastics team known as the "Fierce Five" at the 2012 Summer Olympics. McKayla Maroney's height placed her as the tallest gymnast on her squad.

Mckayla Maroney
US gymnast McKayla Maroney arrives at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theater LA Live on July 17, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: C Flanigan
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McKayla Maroney gained attention during the 2012 London Olympics for her height and incredible athletic ability as a gymnast. Maroney won gold in the team and vault events at the 2011 World Championships, where she competed for the United States. She became the first American female gymnast to defend her vault title at the 2013 World Championships, where she also won gold.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

McKayla Rose Maloney

Gender

Female

Age

28 years old as of 2023

Date of birth

December 9, 1995

Place of birth

Aliso Viejo, California, US

Nationality

American

Height

1.63m (5'4")

Weight

61kg (134.5lbs)

Eye colour

Green

Hair colour

Light brown

Profession

Retired artistic gymnast

Retired

February 24, 2016

Marital status

Single

Net worth

$3 million

Social media

Instagram, X(Twitter)

How old is McKayla Maroney?

Maroney was born in Aliso Viejo, California, on December 9, 1995. She is 28 years old as of 2023.

She is the daughter of Erin and Mike Maroney (died 2019). Her father was a quarterback at Purdue University, and her mother was involved in figure skating and high school sports. McKayla is of Irish Catholic descent. She has two siblings, Tarynn and Kav, and was homeschooled to train as an elite gymnast.

McKayla Maroney's height

Mckayla Maroney Height
US Olympic gymnasts (L-R) Douglas, Maroney, Alexandra, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jason LaVeris
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She stands at a height of 5'4" or 1.63m. For comparison, some other notable gymnasts, like Simone Biles' 4'8" (1.42m), who is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Aly Raisman, another successful gymnast and Maroney's teammate in the "Fierce Five" Olympic team, is approximately 5'2" (1.57m) tall. After her experience in her first Olympics, she said,

I went to the Olympic Trials that year (2004) with Kyla [Ross]. I remember seeing the gymnasts on the floor, and loved all their leotards. I thought they were so little and so amazing. I thought, how am I going to stay this little? I was worried that I would be tall because my dad is 6'3" and my mom is 5'2", so I didn't know which one I was going to be."

McKayla Maroney's net worth

American gymnast McKayla Maroney is worth $3 million after retiring from the sport. Her acting career and participation in numerous competitions have allowed her to amass considerable wealth.

McKayla sued USA Gymnastics, Michigan State University, and the US Olympic Committee in 2017 over allegations of molestation by Larry Nassar, a former team doctor. She was compensated $1.25 million.

Facts about McKayla Maroney

Mckayla Maroney Facts
McKayla Maroney of the USA competes in the Women Balance Beam Qualification at the Antwerp Sports Palace on October 2, 2013, in Antwerpen, Belgium. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
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The retired American artistic gymnast and Olympic gold medalist is also a musician. Here are all the details about Mckayla Maroney;

1. When McKayla was two years old, she began training in gymnastics.

2. Although she was widely expected to win gold at the 2012 Olympics, she won a silver medal. She stood on the podium, her disappointment evident as she pursed her lips to conceal it. Several individuals made fun of her photo and dubbed it her "McKayla is not impressed" face, which caused it to go viral online.

3. Throughout her appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Colbert Report, and Dancing with the Stars, she cheerfully acknowledged the memes created from her "not impressed" expression and laughed it off.

4. President Obama asked for a photo with McKayla wearing the "not impressed" expression when the 'Fierce Five,' McKayla's gymnastics team, visited the White House following their team's Olympic gold medal win.

Mckayla Maroney and Barack Obama
US President Obama jokingly mimics US Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney's "not impressed" expression in the Oval Office on November 15, 2012, at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Pete Souza
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5. After retiring, she experienced an unprecedented surge in online popularity but was rebuked for her appearance. In response to claims that she had lip injections, McKayla told Seventeen that her changing appearance—including fuller lips—resulted from her growing body and makeup collection.

6. After she retired, she spent her time acting gigs, studying music, and revelling in her youth and independence.

7. In October 2017, she made allegations that Doctor Larry Nassar had molested her beginning when she was thirteen years old and continuing throughout her tenure with the USA Gymnastics team. Many other athletes had already accused Nassar of sexual misconduct and sent him to prison; he was awaiting sentencing at the time.

Mckayla Maroney sexual abuse
US Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney is sworn in to testify during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill, September 15, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo: Saul Loeb
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8. Discontinuing her official website and deleting her Twitter and Instagram accounts, McKayla sought to reduce the intense criticism and harassment she frequently encounters online. She insisted that doing so was necessary for her mental health.

9. In an interview after she retired from competitive gymnastics, McKayla admitted that her unhealthy diet and habit of downing 24 oz of Coke at once likely made adrenal fatigue worse and contributed to other injuries she sustained.

10. She was free from the rigorous training regimen she had followed since she was a little girl after retiring from gymnastics in 2016.

11. Kidney stones caused McKayla excruciating back and stomach pain in February 2021, which landed her in the hospital.

Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney

Aly Raisman And Mckayla Maroney
Former US Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman (L) and McKayla Maroney (R) arrive for a news conference in the Russell. Photo: Chip Somodevilla
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Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, two former US Olympic gymnasts, have a strong bond. The "Fierce Five" were the American women's gymnastics team McKayla and Aly first competed in the 2012 London Olympics.

They started a great career, helping the United States team win gold at the 2012 Olympics. Maroney took home silver in the vault event, and Raisman took home the gold in the floor exercise event.

In the aftermath of the notorious Larry Nassar incident, the two athletes eventually joined forces. The two were the ones who went to the USA Gymnastics doctor with accusations.

McKayla Maroney's relationships

Not all is known about McKayla Maroney’s past relationships and partners. McKayla Maroney has not been previously engaged.

Where is McKayla Maroney now?

The celebrity has established herself in the entertainment industry after retiring from athletics. Hart of Dixie is only one of her many television appearances. She also had a recurring part in "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me". The celebrity has guest starred in Bones, a Fox television series.

Today, Maroney is focusing on her music career. "Wake Up Call" was her debut single, and its release not long ago marked the beginning of a successful musical career.

Final word

While McKayla Maroney’s height is typical for a gymnast, her skill and memorable moments make her stand out in Olympic history. She famously received the silver medal and became known for her "not impressed" expression on the podium, which went viral and became a meme.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.