Suni Lee returns to gymnastics training, eyes 2028 Olympics

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee announced her return to gymnastics training on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, signaling a potential bid for a third Olympic appearance at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old athlete from Minnesota shared the news in a video posted to her Instagram account, declaring she was back in the gym.

Lee, the all-around champion from the 2020 Tokyo Games and a six-time Olympic medalist, has been on a break following the 2024 Paris Olympics. In Paris, she helped the United States win team gold and earned individual bronze medals in the all-around and on the uneven bars. Her announcement comes approximately two years before the Los Angeles Olympics are set to begin.

In her social media post, Lee stated, "I know what I'm capable of. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get there." The video concluded with the message, "This is more than a comeback, stay tuned." USA Gymnastics acknowledged her return in a post on social media, writing, "The journey continues! Welcome back."

Lee's path back to training follows a significant health challenge. In 2023, she was diagnosed with two serious kidney diseases, which led to weeks of bed rest and a...