Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​Olympian Suni Lee is officially returning to competitive gymnastics.The 23-year-old made the announcement in a video shared Tuesday on her Instagram page that featured clips of her from past practice sessions and in competition.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I know what I’m capable of. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there,” Lee can be heard saying in a voiceover.The end of the short video also included a message, which read: “This is more than a comeback, stay tuned.”Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images – PHOTO: Sunisa Lee prepares to perform her routine during the Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Balance Beam Final at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 5th, 2024 in Paris, France.Lee’s announcement comes two years ahead of the start of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.USA Gymnastics celebrated Lee’s return in its own Instagram post. “The journey continues! Welcome back, Suni!” the organization captioned the post, re-sharing Lee’s video.Allyson Felix is planning her Olympic comeback on her home turf for LA 2028AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFellow gymnasts and Olympians also shared excitement for Lee’s big news.“She’s back!!!!” Jordan Chiles wrote in a comment.“yesssss,” Hezly Rivera added.Lee, a two-time Olympian, has won six medals in her Olympic career so far, including two gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals. She specializes in the uneven bars and became the first American woman to win two medals in uneven bars at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Olympic gymnast Suni Lee brings doctor as her date to 2025 ESPYSLee has also been public about getting treatment for two rare kidney diseases. In 2025, she even brought one of her doctors as her guest to the 2025 ESPY Awards.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen she was honored with the 2025 ESPY for best comeback athlete, Lee gave Dr. Marcia Faustin, co-head team physician for the USA Gymnastics Women’s National Team, a shoutout in her acceptance speech.”Thank you for guiding me through the toughest moments, reading every scan and report by my side,” Lee said.  

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