In gymnastics, everything is a competition. You want to have your hair look the best and your makeup look the best. You want to be the best, and you …

- Mckayla Maroney

There’s a lot of stress out there, and to handle it, you just need to believe in yourself, always go back to the person that you know you are and don…

- Mckayla Maroney

I've always loved so many different things about social media and music and art and fashion. I always loved it. But I've been too scared to jump into…

- Mckayla Maroney

Gymnastics, you get one shot; acting, it's like, do it again, do it again, do it again. So that was the one thing that I found very different. You're…

- Mckayla Maroney

I was a gymnast my whole life. I mean, I'd go to Starbucks and people would be like, 'Are you going to the next Olympics?' And when I'd say no, they'…

- Mckayla Maroney

You get depressed because you're like, 'Everybody's working and I'm here sitting.' I feel for all gymnasts who get hurt. Injuries are just awful, but…

- Mckayla Maroney

It's a very vulnerable position to be in. I was so young and I was not focused on what I looked like. I was focused on the gold medal. At the end of …

- Mckayla Maroney

Looking back isn't going to help you! Moving forward is the thing to do

- Mckayla Maroney

I love learning, so it's definitely something I could see myself doing when I'm 30 or something. I always wanted to go for music production and healt…

- Mckayla Maroney