Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics two years before LA Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Suni Lee has confirmed her return to gymnastics, two years ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics. The 23-year-old, who holds the 2020 all-around championship title and is a six-time Olympic medalist, shared her announcement via Instagram. She has been on a break since competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she secured team gold and bronze in the all-around and uneven bars. Lee joins other members of the 2024 Olympic team, such as Jade Carey, in setting her sights on a return to competitive gymnastics.
- •Suni Lee announced her return to gymnastics on July 14, 2026.
- •She is a six-time Olympic medalist and the 2020 all-around champion.
- •Lee took a break after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- •She previously helped the U.S. team win gold in Paris.
- •Other Olympic teammates, like Jade Carey, have also returned to competition.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Suni Lee gymnastics comeback official 2 years out from 2028 LA Olympics
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Gymnast Suni Lee Says ‘I’m Back’ For L.A. Olympics: Here’s What America’s Team Could Look Like
- 3:59 PMESPN — Lee returning to gymnastics ahead of '28 Games
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics
"The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games. Lee, the 2020 all-around champion and a six-time Olympic medalist, posted a video on Instagram saying she was back in the gym and ready to return to work. The 23-year-old Lee has been on a break following the 2024 Paris Olympics, in which she helped the Americans win team gold while earning bronze in the all-around and uneven bars.
"American gymnastics star Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics, announcing her return Tuesday on Instagram, roughly two years ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
"Two-time Olympic champion Suni Lee has announced her comeback to gymnastics, opening the door to the 2028 Olympics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:13 PMSuni Lee gymnastics comeback official 2 years out from 2028 LA Olympics
Two-time Olympic champion Suni Lee has announced her comeback to gymnastics, opening the door to the 2028 Olympics.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:08 PMGymnast Suni Lee Says ‘I’m Back’ For L.A. Olympics: Here’s What America’s Team Could Look Like
Lee, who has six Olympic medals, says she’s returning to gymnastics.
- ESPNJul 14, 2026, 3:59 PMLee returning to gymnastics ahead of '28 Games
American gymnastics star Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics, announcing her return Tuesday on Instagram, roughly two years ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:23 PMSuni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics
The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games. Lee, the 2020 all-around champion and a six-time Olympic medalist, posted a video on Instagram saying she was back in the gym and ready to return to work. The 23-year-old Lee has been on a break following the 2024 Paris Olympics, in which she helped the Americans win team gold while earning bronze in the all-around and uneven bars.
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