Olympic Champs Aren’t The Only Stars At This Weekend’s Gymnastics Nationals
Simone Biles and Suni Lee are competing in San Jose, and they’re only scratching the surface of the U.S. star power.
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Height
5'0"
Age
20
Hometown
Las Vegas, NV
Education
LSU
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Marc and Lorinda McClain
- Has three siblings, Cole, Olivia and Deuce
- Began walking on a balance beam and completing backbend kickovers when she was just two years old
- Moved to West Virginia when she was three years old
- Used to compete for her local swim team before choosing to focus on gymnastics
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2021 – 10th (Beam - Women)
- Years of participation: Beam - Women 2021
- Top finish: 10th – 2021 (Beam - Women)
Career Highlights
- Made her elite debut at the 2017 U.S. Classic
- Made her senior elite debut at the 2021 Winter Cup, winning the bronze medal in vault. She also placed fourth in beam.
- 2022 U.S. Nationals all-around champion
2022 U.S. Nationals balance beam champion
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