Gymnast McKayla Maroney's Backyard Bikini Photo Sets A New 'Standard'

McKayla Maroney received plenty of fan love as she stunned all sunkissed in her bikini for a backyard photo marking the Fourth of July two years ago. In 2022, the 28-year-old Olympic gymnast showcased her fit figure in a cute two-piece as she soaked up rays, posting to her Glowy by McKayla wellness Instagram and even offering up some helpful advice in her caption. Maroney, who is followed by over 1 million on her main IG, boasts a more modest following on the feed she's set up to help others with all kinds of wellness, health, and lifestyle content. This share earned the California native over 6,000 likes.

Scroll for the photo. Enjoying a sun trap terrace spot as she topped up her tan, McKayla highlighted her curves tastefully as she rocked a two-tone bikini with triangle cups and high-waisted bottoms.

Showing off her toned abs and legs, curvy hips, and slender shoulders, the Gold Medal winner kept it cute with light blue piping to contrast her dark blue bathing suit, posing wet-haired and backed by a wall and flowering greenery.

Showing off her stunning features and plump pout as she wore a lightweight layer of makeup and rosy pink lip, McKayla dropped jaws with her figure, using her snap to open a gallery of varied slides that included trendy looks, her dog, plus a photo of cardio equipment in a gym. The July 5-posted shot reflected on Independence Day and with a twist.

"This is really a good time to assess where you’re at, who you’re becoming, what you’re accepting, what habits you’ve been forming, and what you want moving forward! What are your biggest priorities to accomplish by the end of this year? What do you want to be different?" McKayla asked. Offering up a list of goals including "sleep," "self-love," and "emotional" ones, the mental health warrior added: "Remember that it’s always okay to take a totally new perspective, mindset, outlook, and direction and refresh any stagnant energy or motivation."

Fans rushed to comment, although many seemed more set on flattering McKayla and her looks than mentioning the caption. "Kinda perfect," one said. "You are stunning girl..keep it going!" another told the star. Also sending love, a third penned McKayla a note reading: "You are definitely the standard."

McKayla gave the Kardashians a run for their money with this metallic spandex look. Lounging around in the sun as she flaunted her enviable figure in a plunging silver sports bra and matching leggings, she brandished a pair of shades for a sassy pose, reminding fans to  "keep your squats low, and your standards high."