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McKayla Maroney

McKayla Maroney, age 24 is an American retired artistic gold-medalist gymnast. Since her retirement, she is continuing her career as an actress and singer.

McKayla’s Bio & Family

The former gymnast was born with the name McKayla Rose Maroney on December 9, 1995, in Aliso Viejo, California, the United States. She is among the three children of her high school figure skater mother, Erin Maroney, and her husband, Mike Maroney, who played as a quarterback for the Purdue University team. McKalyla’s family includes her younger brother, Kav Maroney, and her younger sister named Tarynn Maroney.

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McKayla Maroney shares a throwback picture with her mom on the occasion of Mother’s Day in 2013 (McKayla’s Instagram)

She was homeschooled to accommodate her rigorous training in preparation for becoming an elite gymnast. She later graduated in 2014. The talented diva comes with white ethnicity and her birth sign is Sagittarius.

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Career & Net Worth

After commencing her junior career in 2009, McKayla turned pro in 2011. Immediately, she won two gold medals in the world championships in her first year as a professional gymnast. A year later, she won a gold medal in the team and an individual silver medal in the vault event at the 2012 London Olympics.

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McKayla Maroney with her gold medal-winning team at the 2012 London Olympics (McKayla’s Instagram)

Moreover, she won the gold medal on vault at the 2013 World Championships, becoming the first U.S. female gymnast to defend a World Championship vault title. For her professional career, she bags a commanding net worth of $4 million.

McKayla’s Personal Life

As of now, the gold medalist gymnast is leading a single life. She is not involved in any relationship and dating affairs. In fact, no past or present relationship rumors of McKayla have surfaced on media sources.

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Height & Body Statistics

McKayla stands tall at a height of 5 feet and 3 inches (1.6 meters). Likewise, she possesses a bodyweight of 117 pounds (53 kg). The body measurements of McKayla read at 35-36-36 inches. She has light brown hair and green eyes.  

Bio & Family
Name McKayla Maroney
Birth Name McKayla Rose Maroney
DOB December 9, 1995
Place of Birth Aliso Viejo, California, U.S.
Father’s Name Mike Maroney
Mother’s Name Erin Maroney
Siblings 2
Brother/s Kav Maroney
Sister/s Tarynn Maroney
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Religion Christianity
Birth Sign Sagittarius
High School Homeschooled
College/University NA
Career & Net Worth
Profession Retired Olympic Gymnast, Actress, Singer
Career 2011- 2016
Known For Fierce Five at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Net Worth $4 million
Salary NA
Notable Credits Won a gold medal in the team at 2012 London Olympics
Personal Life
Gay/Lesbian No
Relationship Status Single
Husband/Wife Not Yet
Boyfriend/Girlfriend Not Yet
Engaged Not Yet
Wedding Date Not Yet
Children Not Yet
Son/s Not Yet
Daughter/s Not Yet
Divorce No
Body Statistics
Height 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 meters)
Weight 117 pounds (53 kg)
Measurements 35-26-36 inches
Shoe Size 6 (US)
Dress Size 6 (US)
Hair Color Light Brown
Eye Color Green
Trivia
  • McKayla was inspired to become a gymnast after seeing the movie ‘Tarzan’ as a child and started acting like him when her mother realized her potential.
  • During her career, she went on to win 10 international medals, of which nine are gold and one is silver.
  • Back in August 2014, nude images of Kayla Maroney were allegedly leaked and published as part of celebrity photo leaks.
  • In addition to her sports career, McKayla has appeared in the television series, Hart of Dixie in 2012. She had a recurring role in six episodes of Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me. In 2013, she played a role in the Fox TV show Bones, where she is a gymnast who is suspected of the murder of a fellow gymnast.
  • As a singer, she released her first official single Wake Up Call in March 2020. 
  • McKayla is interested in studying Health and Psychology as well as learning music production.