Maroney, a two-time world champion vaulter and Olympic champion, filed a lawsuit last month against USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee after her settlement deal in December 2016.
The 22-year-old had been warned she could be fined $100,000 (RM396,000) if she spoke about her abuse at the hands of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar under the terms of a non-disclosure agreement, which she had sought to have overturned.
The gag order was widely criticised, with model Christine Teigen this week offering to pay the fine in its entirety to allow Maroney to speak.
USA Gymnastics said in a statement Maroney would not face a financial penalty for speaking about her abuse by Nassar, who is facing an ongoing sentencing hearing in Michigan this week.
“USA Gymnastics has not sought and will not seek any money from McKayla Maroney for her brave statements made in describing her victimization and abuse by Larry Nassar, nor for any victim impact statements she wants to make to Larry Nassar at this hearing or at any subsequent hearings related to his sentencing,” USA Gymnastics said. “This has been her right and USA Gymnastics encourages McKayla and anyone who has been abused to speak out.
“USA Gymnastics remains focused on our highest priority – the safety, health and well-being of our athletes and creating a culture that empowers and supports them.”
In a statement emailed to AFP, Maroney’s lawyer, John Manly, said USA Gymnastics had been forced to back down after realizing the gag order was unenforceable.
“Let’s be clear. The only reason this statement was issued is because people were outraged at USAG’s behaviour toward Ms Maroney and her family,” Manly said.
“Everyday Americans get that no one should be silenced about child molestation. This is especially true when the abused is a young athlete who competed in the Olympic Games for our country and brought honour and dignity to our nation.”
“It is truly sad that USA Gymnastics and the USOC didn’t and don’t get it. They have no choice to relent because the cleansing sunlight of truth is shining upon them and they can no longer hide their misdeeds.”
Maroney was among more than 100 female gymnasts believed to have been abused by Nassar, who could face life in prison for his crimes.
On Monday, Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles became the most high-profile gymnast to reveal she too was victimized by Nassar. Other high-profile victims include teammates Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas.