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Suni Lee announces gymnastics comeback after managing kidney disease

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Suni Lee announces gymnastics comeback after managing kidney disease
Summary

Suni Lee confirmed her gymnastics comeback at the 2026 ESPY Awards on July 15. Lee, who won gold and two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, felt she had more potential to fulfill after managing an incurable kidney disease for two years. She had kept her return a secret while preparing to compete again, eager to showcase her capabilities. Lee described her journey as a 'redemption tour' following her Olympic success and expressed excitement about sharing her progress publicly.

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  • •Suni Lee announced her return to gymnastics at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
  • •She competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning three medals.
  • •Lee managed an incurable kidney disease over the past two years.
  • •Her comeback was kept secret until her announcement on July 15.
  • •Lee refers to her journey as a 'redemption tour' following earlier challenges.
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  • 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Olympian Suni Lee Shares What Inspired Her Gymnastics Comeback: ‘Had So Much More in the Tank’ (Exclusive)
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“I’m really happy that it’s out now and I can just talk about it,” Lee tells PEOPLE

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