In the realm of women’s gymnastics, Sunisa Lee, also known as? Suni Lee, is a formidable and awe-inspiring presence. Her true breakthrough came in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 when she proved herself by achieving the highest combined score on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Despite being a flawless performer, her NCAA gymnastics season with Auburn University was cut short due to a kidney problem in March this year.

She had competed for two years for Auburn. Her NCAA teammates enlightened her to the fact that what they truly needed wasn’t just an Olympic champion, but someone as exceptional as Suni Lee. Recently Suni Lee opened up about a challenging health issue she is facing which was shared by SELF magazine.

The highs and lows in life for Suni Lee

In an exclusive interview shared by SELF magazine on 4th October, Suni Lee revealed how her illness began in February. She initially dismissed the swelling in her ankles as a result of intense training. However, when her entire body, including her face and hands, swelled up, she sought advice from Dr. Faustin, a physician for the USA Gymnastics Women?s National Team. Lee’s condition made it clear that she couldn’t continue training. Despite initial suspicions of an allergic reaction, her swelling persisted.

Lee was sent for a kidney biopsy after urine tests revealed issues. She eventually had to end her gymnastics season at Auburn University due to a? health-related. Suni Lee rose to fame after her success in the Tokyo Olympics which was held on 29th July 2020. she achieved the highest combined score on the vault (14.00), uneven bars ?(15.30), balance beam (13.83), and floor exercise (13.70), and her total score was 57.433 which was the highest of any competitor in the all-around final.

Now, she’s managed a newfound celebrity and became the first all-around gold medallist to join NCAA gymnastics. Additionally, as the first Asian American to win the Olympic all-around title, she’s a significant role model, particularly within the Hmong community. However, these achievements also come with tremendous pressure and high expectations. Lee is working hard on training herself for the Olympic trials in her hometown next summer, aiming for a return to the 2024 Summer Games.

she also possesses the opportunity to reshape her future and her own identity. She recognizes that she extends beyond her sport, a realization reinforced by her teammates at Auburn.‘ They?re like, ?We don?t care if you?re the Olympic champion. We just want Suni,’? Lee says. and she is reminding herself that she is enough. However, her performance in the 2023 Core Hydration Classic in August was lit, despite ongoing swelling and medication side effects.

Breathtaking performance at the 2023 Core Hydration Classic

The Core Hydration Classic was held on 3 August 2023. Suni Lee’s routine on the beam was a breathtaking display of grace and athleticism. With a strong performance, she earned a score of 14.5, securing her spot at the US Championships. Just months earlier, She told?SELF, ?We didn?t think that I would be here. We didn?t know what was possible. We didn?t know what was wrong with me ? and here I am on the big stage, competing.?

Read More: After Admitting She?s ?Not Really Supposed to Be Doing Gymnastics? Sunisa Lee Surprises the Sports World

Her impressive beam routine, coupled with a solid 13.5 on the vault, showcased her resilience and determination. As she embraced her coaches and team physician Marcia Faustin, tears of joy flowed down her face, marking a triumphant moment in her gymnastics journey.

Suni Lee, a dominant force in women’s gymnastics, soared to fame with her Tokyo 2020 triumph. Despite facing a challenging kidney condition, she remains an inspiration as the first Asian American Olympic all-around champion, redefining her identity beyond sports and aiming for a return to the 2024 Summer Games.

Watch this story:?America?s Crush Olivia Dunne?s Throwback ?Barbie? Look Brings Down the Internet