Since making his Olympic debut in Tokyo, Brody Malone has continued to solidify himself as not just one of the best gymnasts in the nation, but in the world. 

From winning back-to-back all-around national titles to winning a world gold medal on high bar in 2022, Malone was seemingly on top of the world until a knee injury took him out of competition for the majority of 2023. In a race against the clock, Malone not only worked his way back into the conversation for Paris, but won his third national title in his first all-around competition since the 2022 world championships. 

Get to know a little more about the world champion ahead of the Games.  

How tall is Brody Malone?

Brody Malone is 5-foot-6. 

How old is Brody Malone?

Brody Malone is 24-years-old. 

When did Brody Malone start competing in gymnastics?

Brody Malone was enrolled in gymnastics at age 3 as a way to burn off some of his extra energy. Malone began competing at the elite level in 2016. 

Where did Brody Malone grow up?

Brody Malone was born in Johnson City, Tennessee but calls Rockmart, Georgia his hometown. 

What sports did Brody Malone play in high school?

Following in the footsteps of his father, who competed in rodeo at Georgia Southern University, Brody Malone competed in rodeo throughout middle school and high school. 

Is Brody Malone married?

On December 31, 2023 Brody Malone announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Serena Ortiz. The couple will be getting married May 31, 2025. 

Where did Brody Malone go to college?

Brody Malone attended Stanford University, where he graduated in 2023 with a degree in management science and engineering. 

How many siblings does Brody Malone have?

Brody Malone has two brothers, Cooper and Tyler, and one sister, Briley. 

How many Olympics has Brody Malone been to?

The Tokyo Olympics in 2021 was Brody Malone's first Olympic Games. 

What medals has Brody Malone won?

At the elite level, Malone has won two medals at the world championships: a bronze on high bar in 2021 and a gold on high bar in 2022. Malone has won seven U.S. national titles: three all-around (2021, 2022 and 2024), two high bar (2022 and 2024), one floor (2022) and one vault (2021). 

How many NCAA Championships does Brody Malone have?

During his collegiate career at Stanford, Brody Malone won 10 NCAA titles: three team, three high bar, two all-around, one floor and one on pommel horse. 

When did Brody Malone get injured? 

Brody Malone got injured during the high bar final at the DTB Pokal Cup in 2023. His official diagnosis was a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee, a fully torn LCL, a torn meniscus, and a partially torn PCL, plus some cartilage damage

What events has Brody Malone won in 2024?

After injuring his knee in 2023, Brody Malone returned to competition at the 2024 Winter Cup, where he placed third on parallel bars. He returned to all-around competition at the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Championships where he won the all-around and high bar titles. 

Where does Brody Malone train?

Starting in 2019, Brody Malone trained at Stanford University while he was a student-athlete there. In the summer of 2023, Malone began training at EVO Gymnastics in Sarasota, Florida where he is coached by his Tokyo Olympic teammate Sam Mikulak. 

Brody Malone on his earliest Olympic memory

“I remember watching the 2012 London Olympics. It was awesome to see how much energy they had and how much fun they were having.”

Brody Malone on something interesting about his sport

“We use honey on our hands for the parallel bars.”

Brody Malone on his pre-competition rituals 

“I just try to take a nap before my competitions.”

Brody Malone on what he’s most looking forward to in Paris

“I would like to win a team medal.”

Brody Malone on his favorite food to splurge on

"Spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A."

Brody Malone on which athletes he thinks are the ‘Greatest Of All Time’

“Kohei Uchimura and Simone Biles.”