McKayla Maroney

Athletic build, 5'3", green eyes, and brown hair are the first things most people notice about McKayla Maroney. Born December 9, 1995, in Aliso Viejo, California, she grew up in an athletic family; her father played quarterback at Purdue, and her mother was involved in figure skating. She was homeschooled to train as an elite gymnast, starting gymnastics at age two. At nine, she moved to Gym-Max in Costa Mesa to chase her Olympic dream.

Maroney became a household name at the 2012 London Olympics, where she won a team gold and an individual silver on vault. A photograph of her disappointed expression on the medal podium went viral as the 'McKayla is not impressed' meme, and she even recreated the pose with President Obama. After retiring from competitive gymnastics in 2016, she has since appeared in TV shows like Hart of Dixie, Bones, and Superstore, and starred in GEICO commercials in 2021. She also had a role as an actress and is active as an influencer and businesswoman.

As of December 2025, she has amassed 1.3 million followers on Instagram. She is American, of Caucasian ethnicity, and stands 5'3" with an athletic build. Her measurements are 32-23-30, with a bra cup size of 32C. She has no tattoos or piercings. Her father, Mike Maroney, passed away in 2019 at age 59. She has two siblings, Tarynn and Kav, and is of Irish Catholic descent. She continues to be recognized for her gymnastics legacy and her viral expression.