Birthplace: Hickory, NC
Hometown: Mason, OH
Instagram: Instagram.com/Payton.mcclain2027
Name of High School: Mason High School
High School Graduation Year: 2027
Name of College: Michigan State University
College Graduation Year: 2031
Degree/Major: Undecided
Year you began gymnastics: 2013
Favorite Event: Vault
How did you get involved in gymnastics: Free Classes
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Competing
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Competing in College, Nastia Cup
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Ann and Josh McClain
Names of sibling(s): Colton McClain
Family members in sports: Mom - College basketball

Favorite school subject: Science
Hobbies or favorite activities: Tanning, Traveling
Favorite music: Country / Keith Urban
Favorite book(s): Lost Girls of Willowbrook
Favorite movie(s): Tangled
Favorite TV show(s): Gossip Girl
Favorite Food: Pasta
Other sports involvement: Softball

• 2026 Nastia Liukin Cup, Las Vegas, Nev. - 5th-AA, FX(T); 8th-UB
• 2025 Women's Development Program National Championships, Salt Lake City, Utah - 3rd-AA; 5th-VT (Jr. F)