2012 London Olympics

McKayla Maroney Injured?

McKayla Maroney Injured?

Jul 23, 2012 by Marina Mazor
McKayla Maroney Injured?
NBCOlympics reports that world vault champion McKayla Maroney has been icing her right foot and doing only bar conditioning and dance in training on Monday. 



According to the article, USA Gymnastics stated that "Maroney is icing her foot and doing fine." 

Maroney is widely considered the best vaulter in the world, and is the favorite for gold in the event. 

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On Sunday, Maroney tweeted the following team photo, in which some speculated that her right foot appeared to have been taped.



This is Maroney's second injury scare in recent weeks.  During warm-ups on the second day of the Visa Championships in late June, Maroney suffered a concussion and broke a bone in her nose when she landed on her back during a tumbling pass.  The injury forced her to take a week off training and left lingering questions about her ability to return in time for the Olympic Trials.  Just days before Trials, Maroney was cleared to compete.  There, consistent with her prior performances, Maroney dominated vault and earned her Olympic berth.