As far as upgrades, Konnor and Susan have a lot planned. In retrospect, this was probably the perfect way to find out about the news that was going to rule her entire life for the next year or so. Gymnastics Championships on Aug. 11, 2019 in Kansas City, Miss. I was like, I don't want to be in the house any longer. Maybe, just maybe, the best for her was not letting her compete while she was throwing up in a bag. The video was originally uploaded by Konnor's mom, Lorinda McClain, because Konnor liked watching herself after practice. Jumpers, Know his name!!! Konnor McClain moves to WOGA (confirmed on her IG) : r/Gymnastics - Reddit After the fall, the routine is solid. Laurie helps like she needs to redeem herself from her Classic performance before championships. Konnor knew my dad very, very well, but she knows my family. Like what you see? . Coaches can tell athletes they need to strengthen specific muscles or should try different exercises, but no, you shouldnt teach your child its OK for people who arent doctors to make recommendations about your health. Until then, I saw myself as just another local yokel, Boston, who called Owens a mentor and dear friend, said last year. After Almost Quitting Gymnastics, Konnor McClain - College Gym News She began walking the balance beam and doing backbend kickovers before age 2, mimicking her 4-year-old sister. McClain claims first U.S. gymnastics national title, Kiptum, Hassan capture London Marathon titles, How Eliud Kipchoge keeps Boston Marathon setback in mind amid historic run, Ukraine set to boycott world judo championships, U.S. gets favorable draw for FIBA World Cup, Indian police to review claims vs. wrestling head, Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in '27, Paris organizers announce Olympic triathlon route, Man dies after competing in London Marathon, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Five NCAA gymnasts to keep your eye on in 2024, Shooting WC: Mairaj-Ganemat win skeet mixed team gold, Champions of a greater game: Vinesh, Bajrang, Sakshi risk it all for justice, Delhi Police register two FIRs against wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Wrestlers' protest: Who's said what, who's remained silent in corridors of power, Wrestlers vs WFI: Timeline of protest from pavement sit-in to court petition, Usha on wrestlers' protest: Indiscipline, 'not good for sport'. Konnor McClain competes during the women's floor exercise at the 2022 U.S. Konnor McClain Rallies to Claim US Gymnastics National Title At one point last spring, she felt she was "the most garbage gymnast ever." . I wasnt really having a good time anymore, so by the time I got to Classics, I was so over it and I felt so done. She's just really driven to go to the Olympicsat a very, very young age she's always wanted thisa great combination of work ethic, strength, flexibility, drive. My philosophy on this is I am trying to preach to her to always stay present, Liukin said. Following in the footsteps of two of her cousins, Konnor is considering becoming a firefighter in the future.
