President Obama strikes McKayla's famous pose as U.S. Olympic gymnasts visit the White House

Now Obama's not impressed! President strikes McKayla's famous pose as U.S. Olympic gymnasts visit the White House

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 15:40, 17 November 2012 | UPDATED: 21:58, 17 November 2012

President Obama is not impressed, America. 

During a visit to the White House Thursday with her fellow athletes, president Barack Obama playfully put on McKayla's trademark scowl for a photo with the gold medalist. 

'Did I just do the Not Impressed face with the President..?” McKayla tweeted after the meeting.

Not impressed: Obama and McKayla Maroney recreated her signature look in the oval office

Face that started it all: McKayla quickly became a viral star with her scowl at the London Olympic Games

Proud moment: The White House tweeted a photograph this evening of President Obama with the Fierce Five, front row, from left: Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber

Fierce Five: Looking their glamorous best, the 2012 Women's Olympic gymnastics team visited the White House for the first time earlier today for a private meeting with the President

Looking their glamorous best, the U.S. Olympics' Fierce Five visited the White House for the first time earlier today for a private meeting with the President.

As they watched Barack Obama depart from the South Lawn on the Marine One helicopter, Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross, Gabby Douglas, and McKayla Maroney squealed with delight.

However taking a leaf out of McKayla's book, Aly Raisman looked decidedly unimpressed as a gust of wind blew the girls' backward.

The 17-year-old eventually came around a few moments later, smiling as Gabby turned to hide from the gale-force gust.

Heading towards the Oval Office prior, the excitedly nervous girls walked in a straight line in their high-necked mini-dresses, laughing and waving to photographers.

Taking to Twitter to share their excitement with fans, the team members posted before and after pictures of their animated day.

Mini-dress brigade: Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas giggle nervously on their way to the Oval Office

Excited faces: Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber excitedly make their way to their meeting with Barack Obama

McKayla tweeted a group picture of 'her best friends,' writing: 'All together againnn!!! FIERCE 5 reunited... So good being back with my best friends!'

Afterwards, she posted a picture of two fellow male Olympic gymnasts outside the White House gates, with the caption: 'Looking good boyz.'

Aly gave a blow-by-blow account, tweeting: 'On my way to DC to meet the president with the rest of the team!! So cool :) I'm so honored!'

Then two hours later: 'Hair & makeup in the airport bathroom with @gabrielledoug & @jordyn_wieber getting ready for the white house! LOL'

South Lawn: Taking a leaf out of McKayla's book, Aly (far right) looked decidedly unimpressed as a gust of wind blew Jordan, Kyla and Gabby backward

Animated: As they watched Mr Obama depart from the South Lawn on the Marine One helicopter Gabby, Aly and McKayla squealed with delight

Be careful, the wind might change! Aly and Kyla can't help their excited expressions as they get attacked by a gust of wind on the South Lawn

Meanwhile Kyla had tweeted a picture of her legs from the plane, writing: 'On my way to DC!' 

It's not the first time the 2012 U.S. Women's Olympic team have had personal interaction with the President however.

Barack Obama expressed his admiration for the team after their gold medal win in August, voicing a bewilderment with the sport that is likely shared by many of his constituents.

At a rally in Ohio on August first he said: 'These gymnastics folks - I don't understand how they do what they do.

Fierce five: McKayla tweeted a group picture of 'her best friends,' writing: 'All together againnn!!! FIERCE 5 reunited... So good being back with my best friends!'

'So I told these young ladies as I was congratulating them "How do you not bust your head every time you're on that little balance beam?"' 

He phoned the members individually to congratulate them on their gold medal while aboard Air Force One.

He said to Aly: 'Michelle and have watched and decided of all the Olympiads you guys amaze us the most.'

'I’m so impressed by how you bounced back and led the team. Tell your parents I’m proud of them too. I don’t think I could watch if I were them,' he told Jordyn.

The golden girls: (left to right) Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross

To McKayla, he said: 'Way to nail that vault. It was unbelievable,' while telling Kyla she was 'really steady.'

'I was impressed by how cool you were. I don’t know how you do what you do especially the balance beam,' he said.

And to the star of the team, Gabby, he said: 'You just tore it up. I know how hard you worked to get there. Keep at it. Stay cool.'

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Gymnastics star McKayla Maroney reveals her private Olympics photo album as she flies home to stardom

'So many great memories!': Gymnastics star McKayla Maroney reveals her private Olympics photo album as she flies home to stardom... and now she really IS impressed

PUBLISHED: 07:04, 14 August 2012 | UPDATED: 22:59, 14 August 2012

She may be known for her snarl after missing out on individual gold, but gymnast McKayla Maroney couldn't be grinning any wider as she enjoyed her last few moments in London and returned home.

The 16-year-old tweeted photographs of her fond farewell - managing a few final tourist stops - before she arrived on home soil with other Team USA athletes and their haul of medals.

She shared a photograph of her walking through the terminal upon arriving in New York City, in a Ralph Lauren blazer, red, white and blue scarf with a Louis Vuitton bag.

'So good to be back in the states... I'm really going to miss London though, so many good memories!❤' she tweeted.

Welcome Back: Gymnast McKayla Maroney has been sharing pictures of her return to the U.S. from London. Here she walks through the terminal after arriving back in New York City

It came after Mackayla, who won gold in the women's team final, posted happy snaps of her teammates as they waited for the Closing Ceremony to begin on Sunday night.

Earlier in the day she had been cramming in as many London tourist destinations as she could, stopping off at the London bridge with her mum and posting a picture of her inside a quintessential red telephone booth.

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After landing back in the U.S., she tweeted pictures of one of her first stops - the Today show.

Wearing red, white and blue, their gold medals and matching grins, the 'Fierce Five' - Kyla Ross, Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas and Maroney - appeared alongside singers Nicki Minaj and Jordin Sparks.

Model Maroney: The 16-year-old crammed as many London tourist destinations in as she could, stopping off at the London bridge with her mum and posting a picture inside the quintessential red telephone booth

Star gymnasts: McKayla Maroney posted happy snaps with Alexandra Raisman as they waited for the ceremony to begin

Fierce Five: The gold-winning gymnasts get ready to appear on the Today show. Left to right: Kyla Ross, Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas

'Got to meet one of my favorite singers today!! Love youu @NickMinaj,' she tweeted, before uploading a picture of the Fierce Five with the singer.

McKayla was not the only member of Team USA who tweeted messages and pictures as she returned to their hometowns, where they will be no doubt heralded as heroes.

The athletes, who tallied a total of 104 medals, were quick to celebrate being reunited with their friends, family, and all-American hamburgers as they returned.

'Home sweet home! It feels good to be back on U.S. soil. Now i need a good American burger #Jeah,' tweeted swimmer Ryan Lochte.

Grins: The Fierce Five pose with Nicki Minaj, one of McKayla's favourite singers, backstage at Today

Supporters: The girls pose with fans backstage. McKayla tweeted: 'Sharing gold medals is always fun'

Fan: McKayla poses with singer Jordin Sparks, centre, backstage at the Today show

Not impressed: This image of Maroney as she won silver instead of gold for the vault became an internet hit

He wasn't the only one thinking about digging into the meal. 'I'm on an all cheeseburger diet,' tweeted Lolo Jones.

'Home sweet home:) what an amazing reception at DIA! I have the most incredible support! Thank you Colorado and everyone else!' swimmer Missy Franklin shared.

LeBron James was also swept up in the patriotic spirit, donning a baseball cap that read USA.

'Back on US soil. I love the United States of America!!' he tweeted.

Cheers: Tallying 104 medals in total, the country's best athletes have returned to their hometowns where they will be no doubt heralded as heroes for representing the red, white and blue the best way they know how

Beef: And the athlete's themselves are quick to celebrate being reunited with their friends, family, and all-American hamburgers

Hungry: 'I'm on an all cheeseburger diet,' tweeted Lolo Jones

Team: 'Back on US soil. I love the United States of America!!' LeBron James tweeted

Just the night before, more than 750million people worldwide tuned in to watch the extravagant Olympic closing ceremony, but there was no view quite like behind-the-scenes.

In their all white uniforms, Team USA took to Instagram to document their own special moments leading up to, and during the ceremony.

From Jake Dalton's new tattoo to a medalists-only view of the fireworks, Team USA paints a personal picture of the closing ceremony, usually only seen through NBC-televised eyes.

Farewell: Some were sad to say goodbye to London

'Just touched down back in the US!' shared Allyson Felix

Home: Many were swept up in the patriotic spirit

Goodbye: Missy Franklin and Kara Lynn Joyce were roommates in Olympic Village

Supplies: Alexandra Raisman packed quite the suitcases for her trip

U.S. Olympic swimmer, Conor Dwyer, posted pictures of himself with this fellow teammates as they waited for the celebrations to begin.

Goofing around in a life size mirror frame, the 23-year-old wrote: 'Chillin' before the Closing Ceremony'.

Fellow Olympic swimmers Dana Vollmer and Rebecca Soni showed off their white Ralph Lauren Polo outfits before heading to the closing ceremony, while soccer star Alex Morgan posted a picture of her teammates proudly wearing their gold medal to the ceremony.

All American: As darkness fell over the Olympic village, beach volleyball players April Ross and Jen Kessy shared a photo of the pair getting ready to march in the closing ceremony

Triplets in gold: Soccer star Alex Morgan posted a picture of her teamates proudly wearing their gold medal to the ceremony

Goofing around: U.S. Olympic swimmer, Conor Dwyer (far right), posted pictures of himself with this fellow teammates as they waited for the celebrations to begin

The men's basketball team also posted many pre-ceremony images, showing the team celebrating their gold-medal win with plenty of champagne, while gymnast Jake Dalton, who missed out on a medal at this year's Olympics, showed off his new back tattoo, a tribute to the games and his country.

Meanwhile 400m hurdler Lashinda Demus posted a quick picture after she ran into Great Britain's 400-hurdle record holder Sally Gunnell while eating at Nando's prior to the ceremony starting.

As darkness fell over the Olympic village, beach volleyball players April Ross and Jen Kessy shared a photo of the pair getting ready to march in the closing ceremony.

And as the ceremony commenced, gold-medal winning gymnast Jordyn Wieber gave her followers a peek at what the fireworks looked like from her vantage point in the middle of the stadium.

Gold on ice: The men's basketball team posted many pre-ceremony images, showing the team celebrating their gold-medal win with plenty of champagne

Never forget: Gymnast Jake Dalton, who missed out on a medal at this year's Olympics, showed off his new back tattoo, a tribute to the games and America

Light show: As the ceremony commenced, gold-medal winning gymnast Jordyn Wieber gave her followers a peek at what the fireworks looked like from her vantage point in the middle of the stadium

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McKayla Maroney and rest of Team USA's victorious gymnasts take a victory lap of New York

America's fabulous flower girls: McKayla Maroney and rest of Team USA's victorious gymnasts take a victory lap of New York

By LAURA COX

PUBLISHED: 01:30, 15 August 2012 | UPDATED: 16:52, 15 August 2012

If you thought they were loved at the London Olympic Games, the U.S. gymnastics teams is adored back on American soil. 

Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross, and Aly Raisman had a field day in new York on Tuesday, culminating in an appearance on the David Letterman Show.

The team, dubbed the 'Fierce Five' were on the couch with Letterman discussing what sports they would like to compete in.

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Stars: The girls looked glamorous as the appeared on the David Letterman Show yesterday

Next stop: Gabby Douglas (left) and McKayla Maroney (right)  arrive at Good Morning America this morning

No stopping them: Jordyn Wieber (left) hobbles off the bus in her leg brace with teammates Kyla Ross and Aly Raisman

'Track,' said Gabby Douglas with a smile. 'I'd face Ussain.' At which Letterman joked: 'He could carry you in his pocket.'

For McKayla it was volleyball, 'because I'm just that tall,' while Jordyn and Kyla opted for volleyball. 'But you always get sand in your pants' quipped Letterman.

The girls got a wild round of applause from the audience as Letterman handed each of them a rose, the good-natured host pretending to prick himself on the thorns as he passed them down.

Relaxed: The team enjoyed a sit down after a day of touring the city on Tuesday

Blossoming: Aly Raisman (left) and Jordyn Wieber (right) look glamorous as they appear on the David Letterman Show

As sweet as a rose: Gabby Douglas (left) and McKayla Maroney (right) beam as they appears on the David Letterman Show each clutching a flower

The team certainly proved they each had a head for heights at the Olympic Games as they wowed crowds with their impressive vault and beam displays. 

And earlier on Tuesday they soared even higher as they took a trip up New York's Empire State Building.

The girls were pictured on top of the skyscraper as part of a well deserved post-games city break, dress in matching Team USA kit.

Toned: Gabby Douglas (left) wore a bright, bare ensemble while Jordyn Wieber (right) kept it simple and covered

Living it up: From left, Raisman, Maroney, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Cullen Jones, Ross and Weiber at a film after party at the Soho Grand Hotel

Keeping it simple: Aly Raisman sported the same pink dress to Letterman as she did to the film party changing only her shoes

They posed with their trophies round their necks, having brought home an impressive array of gold and silverware from the London Games.

The girls playfully bit their medals and grinned for the cameras, posting the photographs online on Twitter.

'On top of the empire state building.. AMAZING!!!' Team captain Aly tweeted.

'This day keeps getting better and better! Having soooo much fun with the girls.'

With beaming smiles they looked to be literally on top of the world, no doubt reliving their successes from the past two weeks.

Kitted out: Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross and Jordan Wieber posed with their medals on top of the Empire State Building

Posing: The girls playfully bit their medals as they smiled for the cameras

After taking in the views they then headed down to the building's lobby for an official lighting ceremony.

McKayla Maroney tweeted a photo of her hand wrapped around her medal, precariously outstretched over the city below.

The day didn't stop there for the girls as they were whisked off to the New York Stock Exchange, wearing glamorous outfits and more make-up than they will have been used to following the Games.  

All in a days work for the champion gymnast team.

Don't drop it! McKayla Maroney tweeted a photo of her hand wrapped around her medal, precariously outstretched over the city below

Lighting the sky: The girls then headed down to the lobby for a ceremonial lighting ceremony

From the Empire State the girls went to the New York Stock Exchange

Day job? Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas pretends to talk on the phone while posing for photos on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

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