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sports2 years ago

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee retires from college gymnastics due to kidney issue.

Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee has ended her college gymnastics career at Auburn due to a non-gymnastics health issue with her kidneys. Lee, who won three medals at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, became the first reigning Olympic champion to compete at the NCAA level. She announced in November that this would be her final season at Auburn before focusing on preparations for her second Games. Lee is working with a specialized medical team to treat and manage her diagnosis and remains focused on pursuing her dreams for a bid to Paris in 2024.

sports2 years ago

Suni Lee's Olympic Dreams Persist Despite Kidney Issues.

Olympic champion Sunisa Lee's college gymnastics career at Auburn has ended early due to a kidney issue, but she remains focused on competing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Lee, who became the first Hmong American to compete in gymnastics at the Olympics, won gold in the all-around in Tokyo and followed through on a commitment to Auburn, winning a national championship in the beam and coming in second in the all-around. Lee's final appearance for Auburn came in February, and she thanked the school for the "best 2 years of my life."

sports2 years ago

Suni Lee's Olympic Dreams Persist Despite Kidney Health Issues.

Olympic gold medalist and Auburn gymnast Suni Lee has revealed that she has a non-gymnastics kidney issue that kept her from competing in the last meets of the season, including the final home meet of her Auburn career. Lee's diagnosis has not impacted her decision to pursue a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games. She is currently focused on her health and recovery and is working with a specialized medical team.