Sister-in-Law of US Water Polo Captain, Maggie Steffens, Dies After Arriving in Paris

Lulu Conner died from a ’medical emergency' on July 23 after traveling to watch Ms. Steffens compete in the 2024 Olympic games.

Maggie Steffens of Team USA scores a goal against Spain in a women's preliminary- round water polo match at the Olympics in Paris on July 29, 2024. Clive Rose/Getty Images

U.S. women’s water polo captain Maggie Steffens is competing amid tragedy at the Paris Olympics after the sudden death of her sister-in-law.

Speaking to The Associated Press, the three-time gold medalist confirmed that Lulu Conner died suddenly on July 23 after traveling to France to watch Ms. Steffens compete in the summer games.