No one could have ever imagined Brody Malone’s surprising journey in gymnastics, especially given his family’s rodeo background. Yet, family support made it all possible. ‘We’re so close as a family,’ Malone remarked. Raised by his father, John Malone, after losing his mother at age 12, Brody faced challenges head-on. His father’s advice to ‘just suck it up’ became a mantra pushing him toward success.

Now he has outstanding feats, including becoming a 1-time Olympian and winning 7 NCAA championships, a bronze medal in the 2020 Winter Cup (all-around), and more. As he prepares for the 2024 Olympic team trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Brody continues to benefit from his impactful family support, particularly from his siblings, even though he is ‘the shortest of all siblings‘. But how many siblings does he have?

All about Brody Malone’s siblings

Brody Malone, a 24-year-old gymnast who stands 5-foot-6, was born in Tennessee to John and Tracy Malone. In addition to being a rodeo competitor, his father John was also an expert in making horse gear, while his mother Tracy was an equestrian and used to run a popular magazine for team roping. Initially, Brody showed talent in rodeo riding, but a serious injury from a bull led his father to guide him toward gymnastics, a decision that changed Brody’s future. He started gymnastics at age 3 and with no time reached so high. But his life was not without struggles.

Brody’s mother Tracy passed away from breast cancer in 2012 when Brody was just 12. Despite this, Brody admires his father John’s strength in keeping the family together. “My father did an amazing job. It’s hard to imagine raising four children after losing his wife. He’s kept us together as a family,” Brody said. The family faced another loss in 2019 when Brody’s stepmother Lynn Johnson passed away from a brain aneurysm. Throughout these tough times, gymnastics became Brody’s anchor. But it was not possible because of supportive siblings.

Brody is the eldest of four siblings, with two brothers named Cooper and Tyler, and a sister named Briley. Throughout his gymnastics career, his siblings have consistently provided support. In a recent interview with Yahoo.com on June 11th, he reflected on how the strong sibling bond has been crucial in his journey as a successful gymnast, humorously noting, “Now that I’m a little older and they have pretty much grown up, I’m the shortest of all my siblings, so they don’t listen to me anymore.” Despite this dynamic, there’s one thing that binds him closely to his siblings.

The Malone boys loved the horses and took care of them

Competition was a way of life in the Malone household, especially between Brody and his younger brother Cooper. The boys excelled in rodeo, with Brody serving as the header—lassoing the calf’s head—and Cooper as the healer—securing the calf’s hooves during team roping competitions. At one point, the Malones had 13 horses. Despite Brody’s rigorous gymnastics training, which involved daily sessions and a lengthy commute, his day began early with the chores of tending to the horses alongside his brothers.

They cleaned stalls, ensured the horses were fed and watered, and managed the responsibilities before school. Even after his gymnastics sessions, which often lasted 4 to 5 hours, Brody dedicated an additional three hours to riding and exercising the horses. Brody’s love for both gymnastics and horsemanship shaped Brody’s early years which defined his upbringing.