Suni Lee - Gymnast
Age: 22
Country: United States Occupations:
Gymnast
Sunisa "Suni" Lee is a highly decorated American artistic gymnast and a two-time Olympian. She rose to international prominence at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the women’s individual all-around, becoming the first Asian American woman to achieve this feat. In addition to her all-around title, she earned a silver medal with the U.S. team and a bronze medal on the uneven bars.
Following her success in Tokyo, Lee competed in NCAA gymnastics for the Auburn Tigers, where she won an NCAA championship on the balance beam and earned multiple perfect scores.
Recent Career and Accomplishments
Despite facing significant health challenges in 2023 involving a kidney condition that briefly sidelined her career, she made a successful comeback to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her performances there contributed to several major milestones:
Team Gold: Helped lead the U.S. "Golden Girls" to a first-place finish.
Individual Bronze: Secured bronze medals in both the individual all-around and the uneven bars.
Historical Impact: She is the first Hmong-American Olympian and currently holds a total of six Olympic medals.
Current Status (2026)
As of early 2026, Lee has moved to New York City, where she is exploring interests in fashion, modeling, and brand partnerships. While she has not officially retired from gymnastics and has hinted at the possibility of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, she is currently focusing on her life outside of elite training. She was recently honored as the 2025 ESPY Comeback Athlete of the Year and remains an active figure in the sports and fashion industries.