Suni Lee commits to Team USA for 2028 Olympics amid health challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
On July 14, 2026, USA Gymnastics announced that Suni Lee will return to compete for Team USA in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Lee, who faced significant health challenges including chronic kidney disease diagnosed in 2023, has recently been in remission and is preparing for her comeback. After competing at the 2024 Paris Games, where she earned three medals, speculation grew about her retirement. Lee will also participate in a documentary chronicling her journey as she aims to continue challenging herself in gymnastics.
- •Suni Lee announced her commitment to the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- •She faced health issues but is now in remission.
- •Lee won three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- •She will be featured in a documentary about her journey.
- •USA Gymnastics welcomed her back to the team.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic gymnast Suni Lee commits to Team USA for 2028 Games
"Lee was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2023, putting her gymnastics career in jeopardy.
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