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.
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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.[3]
In 2016, Maroney retired from competitive gymnastics.[4]
Maroney was born in Aliso Viejo, California.