It’s about flips and twists, it’s about falls and rises, but above all, it’s about winning together. It’s about the spirit of camaraderie and mutual support, and the world of gymnastics topples the sheer example of shared victory. And what other moment would it be to come together than the over-the-top tournament clinch?

The American-born gymnast and Tokyo Olympics all-around gold medalist, Sunisa Lee, despite battling health issues, continued to support her fellow gymnastics athletes, coming forward to wave in full support for their achievements. Seeing Kayla DiCello winning the Women’s all-around final in the Pan-American Games, Suni can’t help delving into the victory celebrations.

America?s Gymnastics Triumph at the Pan American Games

The 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, witnessed a remarkable performance by the U.S. gymnastics team. Kayla DiCello, a member of the U.S. team, emerged as the all-around champion. Despite the absence of Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, DiCello?s gold-winning performance made the event one of the most compelling competitions at the Pan Am Games. Her winning total was 54.699 points. This victory signals her strong contention for a spot on the U.S. Paris Olympic squad. Team USA posted about the feat on their Twitter with a cryptic caption, “Kween @kayladicello ?”?It is on this post that Suni Lee came in to comment.

Lee emphatically wrote “YEAHHH KAY !!” in the comment section to express her solidarity with Dicello. The U.S. team?s success at the Pan Am Games was not limited to DiCello?s victory. Jordan Chiles, another member of the U.S. team, also demonstrated her mettle.

After failing to qualify for the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship, Chiles made a strong comeback at the Pan American Games. Her efforts contributed significantly to the United States winning the women?s all-around competition with 165.196 points. This victory marked the team?s sixth consecutive gold medal in the Pan American Games. Amid the triumph, Suni Lee is away from the mats, as she faces a challenging time with a recurring health issue.

A Champion’s battle against health implications

Sunisa Lee, the Olympic all-around champion, had to opt out of this year?s U.S. Women?s World Championships Selection Event due to a kidney-related health issue. Despite her health concerns, Lee expressed her support for her teammates competing at the Pan Am Games and set her sights on competing in the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Lee?s decision to prioritize her health over competition was difficult but necessary. She has been dealing with this kidney-related health issue since March, which forced her to end her NCAA season at Auburn University early and put her training on pause for several months.

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