The Olympic Games in Paris have been marred by the devastating news of the death of Lulu Conner, the sister-in-law of water polo athlete Maggie Steffens. Lulu’s husband is Bobby Conner, who happens to be Maggie’s brother. The circumstances surrounding Lulu’s passing remain unclear, but Maggie revealed that Lulu was incredibly excited about watching the team compete in Paris.
Describing Lulu as the “light of the world” who brought joy to everyone, Maggie expressed her deep grief over the loss. She shared how she is trying to honor Lulu’s spirit and embody her enthusiasm in the best possible way. During the opening ceremony, Maggie threw flowers into the River Seine as a tribute to Lulu. The bereavement of Bobby’s family was announced by NBC, but no further details were disclosed.
The loss has deeply affected Maggie, her husband, and their entire family. Maggie acknowledged the support of her team, who have been a pillar of strength during this difficult time. “It’s going to be a really hard couple of weeks for all of us,” she said. Despite the overwhelming sadness, Maggie finds solace in feeling Lulu’s spirit present in Paris and hopes to make her proud every day.
Team USA coach Adam Krikorian also expressed his shock and sorrow over the tragic news. He highlighted Lulu’s infectious energy and excitement about watching the team compete. Adam emphasized the importance of honoring Lulu’s memory by playing with the same energy she possessed. Having experienced his own profound loss when his brother passed away in 2016, Adam empathizes with Maggie’s pain and offers her his love and support.
Both Maggie and Adam understand the rush of emotions that come with unexpected loss. Adam believes it is crucial to show Maggie love and support and allow her the freedom to be with Bobby and their family during this challenging time.
The Olympic Games in Paris have begun under a cloud of sadness with the untimely passing of Lulu Conner. However, the spirit and resilience of the athletes shine through as they compete, knowing that their biggest fans are cheering them on from above.
