Biography

McKayla Rose Maroney (born December 9, 1995) is an American former artistic gymnast. She was a member of the U. S. 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. Maroney was also a member of the gold-winning American team at the 2011 World Championships where she won gold medals in the team and vault competitions.