McKayla Maroney's incredible vault at London 2012 Olympics! 🚀 | Gymnastics Direct

The face that launched a thousand memes! We were impressed, McKayla Maroney! USA Gymnastics #RoadToRio | NBC Olympics & Paralympics

At just 16 years old, McKayla Maroney delivered one of the most iconic vault performances in gymnastics history at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Competing for Team USA, she performed an Amanar vault, a highly difficult maneuver requiring a roundoff onto the springboard, a back handspring onto the vault table, and 2.5 twisting somersaults in the air. Her execution was breathtaking, with near-perfect form, incredible height, and exceptional speed, leaving commentators and fans in awe of her

An iconic moment in sports history, McKayla Maroney’s exceptional vault at the 2012 #Olympics 💥 As the dust settled, her feat was summed up by ESPN: ‘A moment where athleticism meets artistry, leaving an indelible mark on history.’ We’re highlighting remarkable #womeninsports history leading up to #Paris2024. Follow along! | The Female Quotient