American water polo star Maggie Steffens' sister-in-law dies before Paris Olympics

American water polo star Maggie Steffens and her family were dealt a serious blow days before the Paris Olympics got underway as her sister-in-law died.

Lulu Conner, 26, died Tuesday after traveling to Paris to cheer on Steffens and the rest of the women’s water polo team. Steffens is looking for a fourth consecutive gold medal.

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The family described the situation that led to Conner’s death as a "medical emergency."

"She...