Suni Lee: Olympic champion to return after two years out
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Key Points:
- Six-time Olympic medallist Sunisa Lee has announced her return to gymnastics after not competing since the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won team gold and individual bronzes.
- At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Lee earned all-around gold, team silver, and uneven bars bronze, highlighting her status as a top gymnast.
- In an Instagram video, Lee expressed determination to reach her potential and hinted that her comeback is more than just a return to the sport, with the Los Angeles 2028 Games in sight.
- Lee has faced challenges including a chronic kidney disease diagnosis in 2023 and struggles with depression and self-doubt between the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
- Following a similar break, fellow gymnast Jade Carey has also recently made a comeback, signaling a trend among top US gymnasts returning to competition.
