US Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Nominated for a Huge Honor Post Incredible Outing at NCAA

As Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastics competitions, another incredible gymnast stole the limelight. Even now, Suni Lee is turning heads with her performances with the Auburn Tigers, scoring perfect 10s in different events. With all her success, the Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics sees her name among the listed nominees.

Along with Lee, Florida’s Trinity Thomas, Oregon State’s Jade Carey and Lexy Ramler of Minnesota join the list of gymnasts who are nominated for the award. Notably, they give this award to the best athlete across 12 different collegiate women’s sports. The best athlete from their respective sport receives this honor.

Suni Lee nominated for a prestigious award

This is not the first time that Lee has received a nomination for a prestigious award. She won four All-American nods at the NCAA championships. Moreover, she won four more in the regular season. After her achievements, she was named the SEC Freshman of the Year and the WCGA Regional Gymnast of the Year for her stunning display.

Becoming an SEC champion this year, she earned a perfect 10 on the uneven bars. To sum up, her performances have been sensational in recent meets. However, nominated to win the award, her fellow competitors prove to be able candidates.

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Florida’s Trinity Thomas is one of the most talented gymnasts in the world. She defeated Lee in the all-around events at the NCAA championships while also winning the individual SEC championship in the all-around, vault, and the floor. In the same way, Lexy Ramler performed in the finals when Oklahoma’s Anastasia Webb took home the title.

A productive year for Lee

The final name on the list is Oregon State’s Jade Carey, who competed with Lee in Tokyo, as well as the PAC-12 Gymnast of the Year. It’s been a terrific year for Lee. Competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won three Olympic medals, including one gold medal.

The iconic Lee is one of the best gymnasts in the world right now. Her freshman campaign with the Auburn Tigers proved to be a fruitful experience for both her and the fans. On a fantastic run currently, do you think she will win the Honda Sport Award?

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