Who are the Parents of Maggie Steffens?

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Maggie Steffens Parents
Maggie Steffens (Source: @peggy.steffens)

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Margaret Ann Steffens, popularly known by her nickname Maggie Steffens, is an accomplished water polo player from the United States of America. Maggie started her water polo career at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California, United States. In 2013, she became a student at Stanford University and placed second in the NCAA Championships. She later won the 2014, 2015, and 2017 NCAA Championships. She was also named FINA World Player of the Year in 2012 and 2014. In 2017, she graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. degree in Technology, Science and Society.

Maggie participated in the 2012 London Olympics for the first time and won her first gold medal, alongside her older sister, Jessica Steffens. Following that, She consecutively won two more gold medals by competing in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. She broke the world record for most goals scored by a single player in women's water polo during the 2020 Summer Olympics.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she will represent the United States for the fourth time with her teammates, including Emily Ausmus, Rachel Fattal, Jenna Flynn, Kaleigh Gilchrist, Ashleigh Johnson, Amanda Longan, Maddie Musselman, Ryann Neushul, Tara Prentice, Jordan Raney, Jewel Roemer, and Jovana Sekulic.

Maggie Steffens Parents

Maggie Steffens was born on June 4, 1993, in San Ramon, California, United States, and is the youngest child of Carlos Steffens and Peggy Steffens. She was raised in Danville, California, alongside her three siblings, sisters Jessica and Teresa Steffens, and elder brother Charlie Steffens. Jessica is a two-time Olympic medalist in water polo (2008, 2012).

Who is the Father of Maggie Steffens?

Maggie Steffens Parents
Maggie Steffens (Source: @peggy.steffens)

Maggie Steffens' father Carlos Steffens is considered one of the greatest American water polo players. Carlos was born in 1959 in Puerto Rico. He started playing water polo professionally at the age of 11 for the Casino de Puerto Rico club in San Juan in 1970. In 1976, he came to the United States and enrolled as a student at the University of California, Berkeley. After training under the mentorship of legendary coach Pete Cutino, he competed in several events. In 1977, he became a three-time All-American as a member of the California Golden Bears. He has also won the gold medal for Puerto Rico in the Pan American Games.

Who is the Mother of Maggie Steffens?

Maggie Steffens Parents
Maggie Steffens (Source: @maggie.steffens)

Peggy Steffens née Peggy Schnugg is the mother of Maggie Steffens. Peggy's brother, Peter Schnugg, is a water polo player from California who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia. As of July 2024, Peggy's Instagram account has garnered more than 390 followers and features over 280 posts.

What is the nationality of Maggie Steffens Parents?

Maggie Steffens' parents, Carlos Steffens and Peggy Steffens currently hold American nationality.

FAQ's On Maggie Steffens Parents

A. No, Maggie Steffens is not Puerto Rican but she has a Puerto Rican father.

A. Maggie Steffens went to Stanford University.

A. Maggie Steffens is presently married to Bobby Conner.

A. Maggie Steffens grew up in Danville, California, United States.

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