McKayla Maroney, at exactly 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm), stood out as a taller elite artistic gymnast, leveraging her height for explosive power on vault. Born December 9, 1995, in Aliso Viejo, California, she won Olympic team gold and vault silver at London 2012, becoming a viral sensation for her 'not impressed' expression. Her stature enhanced her dominance in floor exercise and contributed to her status as a retired American gymnastics icon and singer.