Suni Lee

Suni Lee is an American professional gymnast, born on March 9, 2003, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is widely recognized as one of the most talented gymnasts of her generation. Lee began her professional career in gymnastics at a young age and quickly rose to prominence. She is known for her exceptional performances on the uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

Lee competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning the gold medal in the women's all-around competition, a bronze medal in the uneven bars, and a silver medal in the team all-around. Off the mat, Lee is celebrated for her determination, resilience, and influence, inspiring many young gymnasts worldwide.

Early Career

• Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Suni Lee started gymnastics at a young age. She quickly demonstrated her talent and potential, earning a spot on the U.S. national team in 2017.

International Success

• Lee's first major international competition was the 2019 World Championships, where she won two gold medals in the team event and the uneven bars. Her exceptional performances set her up as a leading contender for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Olympic Glory

• At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Lee won the gold medal in the women's all-around competition, a bronze medal in the uneven bars, and a silver medal in the team all-around. Her all-around gold medal was a historic achievement, making her the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gold medal.

United States National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the U.S. national team in 2017.
• Achievements: Lee has won multiple medals at major international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympics. She is particularly dominant on the uneven bars, where she has won numerous titles.

• Disciplines: Excels in all-around competitions, but particularly known for her performances on the uneven bars and the balance beam.
• Skills: Known for her exceptional technique, precision, and difficulty level. Lee's routines often feature complex combinations and high difficulty scores.

• Family: Lee is the daughter of John Lee and Yeev Thoj. She has five siblings.
• Education: After the 2020 Olympics, Lee enrolled at Auburn University, where she competes on the gymnastics team.

• Suni Lee is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous achievements but also for her resilience, determination, and influence on the sport of gymnastics. As the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gold medal, she has become a role model for many young gymnasts, particularly within the Hmong community.

Olympic Medals:

• All-Around: Gold medal (2020 Tokyo Olympics)
• Uneven Bars: Bronze medal (2020 Tokyo Olympics)
• Team All-Around: Silver medal (2020 Tokyo Olympics)

World Championships:

• Team: Gold medal (2019)
• Uneven Bars: Gold medal (2019)

Books

• No official biographies have been published about Suni Lee yet.

Websites

• USA Gymnastics: Information about Suni Lee’s career and achievements. Available at: https://usagym.org
• Olympics: Official site with updates on Lee’s performance and records at the Olympics. Available at: https://www.olympics.com

Articles

• NBC Sports: Suni Lee's career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.nbcsports.com
• The Guardian: Suni Lee’s journey to Olympic gold. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/suni-lee