Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics
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Key Points:
- Olympian Suni Lee announced her return to competitive gymnastics in a video posted on Instagram, expressing determination to reach her full potential.
- The announcement comes two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, signaling a significant comeback for the 23-year-old athlete.
- USA Gymnastics and fellow gymnasts celebrated Lee's return, highlighting her impressive career, which includes six Olympic medals and specialization in uneven bars.
- Lee has been open about her battle with two rare kidney diseases and credited her medical team, particularly Dr. Marcia Faustin, during her 2025 ESPY Awards acceptance speech.
- As the first American woman to win two medals on uneven bars at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lee's comeback is highly anticipated in the gymnastics community.
