Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Suni Lee, the first Hmong American Olympic gold medalist, is returning to elite gymnastics to pursue a spot on the U.S. team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 23-year-old announced her comeback on Instagram, two years before the Games, after recovering from two rare kidney diseases that had previously sidelined her. Lee's health issues created uncertainty about her competitive future, but she qualified for the Paris Olympics, winning three medals. At the ESPYS, Lee expressed her desire to compete again, stating she felt she had more to accomplish in her gymnastics career.
- •Suni Lee reveals her comeback plans two years before LA 2028.
- •She previously battled two rare kidney diseases before returning to fitness.
- •Lee won multiple medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
- •Her experiences could inspire athletes facing health challenges.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Suni Lee returns to gymnastics with eyes on Los Angeles 2028
"Suni Lee, the first Hmong American Olympic gold medalist, is returning to elite gymnastics with hopes of earning a place on the U.S. team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 23-year-old star athlete announced Tuesday that she is resuming her Olympic pursuit after recovering from two rare kidney diseases that interrupted her career before the Paris Games.
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