Konnor McClain

From an early age, LSU gymnast Konnor McClain's motivator, mentor, and biggest fan was her father Marc—who guided her through her gymnastics career, including her decision to attend LSU. In 2021, just months after committing to LSU, Konnor tragically lost her father to COVID-19. Struggling with grief and guilt, she eventually found strength through the pain and returned to competition, winning the 2022 U.S. National Championship. Now at LSU, she’s rediscovered her love for gymnastics and has led her team to the 2025 NCAA championships.