Tag: Suni Lee

Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Steps Away from Gymnastics Due to Kidney Condition

Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Steps Away from Gymnastics Due to Kidney Condition

Lee is the first-ever Hmong-American gold medalist and had the most decorated year in Auburn gymnastics history, according to her bio on the school’s website. She won eight All-American honors, the national championship on the balance beam in 2022, and was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year.

Suni Lee is the First Asian American Woman to Win Gold at the Olympics

Suni Lee is the First Asian American Woman to Win Gold at the Olympics

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee has broken quite a few records last week at the Tokyo Games. Lee won the gold medal on Thursday in the women’s individual all-around gymnastic final, defending the title despite the absence of the reigning champion, Simone Biles, who withdrew from the competition due to mental health reasons.

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