A Gymnastic Pitch

When American gymnast McKayla Maroney took to the mound for the first pitch at a baseball game, she brought her Olympic flair with her. Performing a cartwheel and front flip before releasing the ball, she showcased her extraordinary flexibility, captured in a photograph that left many in awe.

McKayla, a gold medalist known for her vaulting prowess, added a new twist to a beloved baseball tradition. Indeed, celebrities are often invited to throw the first pitch, adding glitz to the game’s opening. Yet, few have turned it into a gymnastic spectacle like McKayla, bridging the gap between the two sports with grace and style.