Paris Olympics 2024: Suni Lee’s Retirement? Fans Make Wild Speculation After NYC Update

Suni Lee might be having her swansong! With her eyes firmly set on the Paris Olympics, such a statement is unbelievable. However, a picture doing the rounds on social media has sparked rumors about Lee calling it quits on her career. Although it is evident that the 21-year-old will try her best to make the US proud in Paris, it is what lies after Paris for her seems concerning.

Lee has been a huge influence alongside Simone Biles in the US gymnastics realm. She has also spoken about naming the Full Twisting Jaeger in her name before the commencement of the Olympics. Thus, when the surrounding hype is significantly high, the news of Lee calling it quits does feel like a bolt from the blue. 

Suni Lee, lithe at 20, might be having her last dance on the mats? 

It all started with a seemingly harmless Instagram story from Suni Lee. The snap posted depicted the inside of an apartment with a serene skyline, adding to the aesthetic value of the snap. However, it was the two-word text attached to the story that caused the floodgates of rumors to open. Lee captioned her post, “apt searching <3”.

Posting the screenshot of the same on Reddit, a user by the name of Jellycat89 wrote, “Any number of possibilities exist but it could point to retirement after paris/olympic trials?” The user furthermore speculated that the skyline visible in Lee’s story might be of New York City and that she is currently in the process of relocating. 

Interestingly, Lee is based out of Alabama at present. Thus, her search for apartments does hint at a possible change in location. In the past as well, Lee’s kidney issues almost took away her gymnastics career after clinching the all-around medal in Tokyo 2020. Doubling down on the speculations, the fans also started to chime in with their own perspective.

Netizens react to Suni Lee’s possible retirement rumors

The Reddit post received a staggering response from fans as they shared their speculations and thoughts on Lee’s Instagram story. One of the users found the fact weird and commented the reason behind her thoughts, “...so weird because if she truly was going to go through to the Olympics and then retire after/at least take a year or more off, it’s still WAY too early to be apartment touring for august or later”. While another fan considered that Lee must be taking a break in 2025. She wrote, “I would be very surprised if she competed in 2025…not going back to NCAA, and even if she wants to try for the 2028 Olympics I’d expect her to take 2025 off”.

“If she’s buying might not be too soon to start looking”, wrote another sharing their opinion on Lee’s apartment hunt. One fan referred to Biles and mentioned that Lee might be looking forward to maintaining two homes. They commented, “She could theoretically maintain two homes. Especially if she has family near her gym in Minnesota. Simone is also split between two cities but training just fine.”

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However, as the speculations continue to pick up pace, none of the claims have been confirmed. Suni Lee has not provided an explanation for her Instagram story, nor has she commented on her retirement plans as of now. Thus, fans can rest assured for the time being about the fact that Suni Lee will try to replicate her 2020 shenanigans once again in Paris.

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