How One Photograph Changed a Gymnast’s Career

Published on October 19, 2021
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A Household Name

She didn’t know how the photograph might become discussed and shared more than any other that year. Regardless of her feelings, no one can deny that the picture helped her become a household name, even beyond sports or the Olympics.

A Household Name

A Household Name

New Career Path

Using the newfound fame, McKayla made a dramatic shift in her career path. Did she have signs of making such a pivot before that photo was taken? It really seemed to come from nowhere!

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New Career Path

New Career Path