Three years ago, Suni Lee etched her name in history at the 2020 Tokyo Games. After her compatriot, Simone Biles, withdrew from the Games, the 21-year-old stepped up for the challenge. She became the first Asian American woman to win the gold medal in the women’s individual all-around final. Additionally, the gymnast clinched a silver in the team all-around final and a bronze in the uneven bars finals. Wouldn’t you say that sounds like a dreamy stint?

While the Olympian tried to get used to the weight of her accomplishments, things derailed in 2023. The gymnast was diagnosed with two rare kidney diseases and had to momentarily step away from the sport to work her way back up. In fact, there came a point where her hands were so swollen that she couldn’t even grip the uneven bars too well. However, not even a year later, she left the French capital with 3 more medals, bringing her total to 6 Olympic medals. Fans have been waiting for her next move, and lo and behold! She’s found a way to surprise them again. What could it be?

Suni Lee shares an unexpected selfie

As the dust settles on the Paris Olympics, the 21-year-old has been out and about, making the best of her break. Yet, on November 2, fans got to see an unpredictable sight. Madrid Xtra, the hub for all Real Madrid updates, posted a mirror selfie of Suni Lee on X. Why would they share an image of the Olympian? Well, because she’s flaunting her cute outfit comprising of black sweats, a chic handbag, and the golden Olympic rings peeking out from the Real Madrid shirt.

Is the 21-year-old a fan of the Spanish soccer club? We don’t know yet, but fans were eating it up! It might seem unexpected, but recently, she has been looking forward to pursuing something outside gymnastics. In fact, she isn’t too sure of whether she will contest at LA 2028. One of the biggest changes so far was shifting her base from Minnesota to NYC. Even though the move has made her anxious, the Olympian looked forward to focusing on her interest in fashion.

Given how Suni Lee has dedicated most of her time to the sport, she felt like a fish out of water. She currently isn’t in gymnastics training. So, how has she been spending her time in the Big Apple? The gymnast has been trying to create a routine for herself, which included going to the Victoria Secret’s show on October 15. During a pre-show interview, she was asked if she had one crucial piece of fashion advice to share with her fans. Her response? Be as confident as you can and stick to what you know. So, what do the fans have to say about her bizarre mirror selfie? 

Real Madrid fans couldn’t help but gush over the Olympian

The 21-year-old definitely carved a path for herself on the world’s biggest stage. With two Olympic berths and six medals, she proved herself to be a formidable foe. It’s only natural for her to have a large following of her own. Yet, when soccer fans came across an image of her in the Real Madrid shirt, they rushed to the comments to share their opinions.

One fan simply exclaimed, “She’s from my state 😂 damn she’s valid for this.” Have you ever caught yourself relating to a particular star because they hail from the same place as you? Suni Lee spent most of her life in Minnesota, often known for ice hockey. So, this fan might possibly be surprised by the gymnast’s sport of choice. However, he couldn’t help but approve of her affiliation with the Spanish soccer team.

One fan stated, “Good to see @sunisalee_ is a Real Madrid fan, I’m also a Real Madrid fan. @realmadriden #HalaMadrid #HalaMadridYNadaMas.” It’s one thing to watch an athlete excel in their sport. But it’s another to have a shared passion with them. Another fan seemed to agree, “suni is a madridista😭🤍.” Even though Suni Lee hasn’t talked about her support for the Spanish team, these fans were ecstatic with the sight of her in their favorite team’s shirt. 

A fan opined, “olympic diva, no wonder she’s a winner ✨🤍” The 21-year-old walked away with 1 gold and 2 bronze medals after a spectacular run in the French capital. She shares that in common with the soccer team, who have 34 international titles so far. However, another fan couldn’t help but exclaim, “Baeeeee knows ball.” It’s not out of the ordinary for athletes to support a completely different sport. But given how the Olympian hadn’t mentioned it until now, we don’t blame this fan for their reaction. Were you just as surprised as the fans were?