Mackenzie Estep
Birthdate: 10/27/2006
Program: Women's Artistic
Level: Level 10
Current Residence: Auburn, WA
Club: Ascend Gymnastics Center
Head Coach: Sarah Korngold and Brett Wargo
Other Coaches: Chris Pitre
Nickname: Kenzie, Kenz, and Z
Birthplace: Tacoma, WA
Hometown: Auburn, WA
Instagram: Instagram.com/mackenzie.estep2025
YouTube: YouTube.com/channel/UCWA7TKx_jtZBVZZ_FEQghKQ/featured?app=desk
Name of High School: Auburn High School
High School Graduation Year: 2025
Name of College: University of Oklahoma
College Graduation Year: 2029
Degree/Major: Undecided
Year you began gymnastics: 2009
Favorite Event: Vault
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My parents wanted to ensure my sister and I had a fun activity to channel our energy, so they enrolled us in recreational classes. It was something that I really took to and enjoyed.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: I enjoy challenging myself, learning new skills, being a part of a team, and training with my friends.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: I want to continue growing and improving in the sport, become a 2x DP National AA Champion, requalify for the Nastia Liukin Cup, and win an NCAA Championship with Oklahoma.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Blair and Karen Estep
Names of sibling(s): Katharine (Katie)
Family members in sports: My sister is on the USA Weightlifting Team. She is the 2021 Youth US, Pan Am, and World Champion, 2021 Jr Pan Am Games Champion, and 2023 US and Jr World Champion.