At the Target Center in Minneapolis, the home crowd couldn’t get enough of their reigning Olympic champion, Suni Lee. Her journey back from kidney disease has been nothing short of inspiring, and on Night 4 at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, she showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with. In her first rotation of Women’s Day 2, Sunisa Lee delivered a flawless uneven bars routine that earned her a massive standing ovation, coming in just behind Simone Biles. The crowd was electrified, cheering her every move. However, it was her second rotation that had everyone on edge.

During warm-ups, Scott Bregman noted, “Suni took a pretty big fall on her Jaeger in the touch.” Then, under the spotlight of the finals, Suni faced the balance beam. Starting with an ambitious routine, she navigated through her moves with grace but encountered some unexpected challenges. From her off on the layout stepout mount to a triple wolf turn and various leaps and jumps, each element pushed her skills to the limit. Unfortunately, she wobbled on the side aerial loso loso and had another near miss towards the end.

Despite these challenges, Suni Lee managed to finish strong with a Gainer full dismount. Fans watching live and online shared their reactions. One supporter empathized, “I know Suni Lee is pissed. 😭” Another offered encouragement, “Dang. Tough night on the beam for Suni Lee. She’ll bounce back.” Noting the previous injuries and setbacks for gymnasts like Shilese Jones, Kayla DiCello, and Skye Blakely, one fan wrote, “These trials are jinxed!!!! “

And lastly, one fan wrote, “It’s okay Suni Lee, you are still making the olympic team!!!!!”The gymternet recognized the pressure of competition and the resilience needed to overcome setbacks. Ultimately, due to the wobbles and a fall, Suni Lee secured a score of 12.825, putting her in third place after the second rotation on Women’s Day 2. But despite that, Suni Lee bounced back strong and secured her ticket to the Paris Olympics! Let’s find out how she pulled it off.

Suni Lee’s strong all-around performance earned her Paris Olympics spot

Uneven Bars (Rotation 1): Suni Lee kicked off her competition with a stellar uneven bars routine. She executed flawless transitions, including a smooth Nabieva to Bhardwaj combination. Suni finished strong with a perfectly stuck full-in dismount, impressing the judges and spectators alike. Her score was a confident 14.875, setting a high standard early on and earning her a standing ovation from the audience at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Vault (Rotation 2): In the vault rotation, Suni performed a Yurchenko double full with impressive form and control in the air. She stuck the landing confidently, demonstrating her strength and precision. Suni earned a score of 14.100 for her vault, rounding out a consistent and competitive performance across all rotations.

Balance Beam (Rotation 3): On the balance beam, Suni faced some challenges but showed remarkable composure. She navigated through minor wobbles and completed her routine with a solid Gainer full dismount. Despite the difficulties, Suni earned a score of 12.825, reflecting her ability to stay focused under pressure.

Floor Exercise (Rotation 4): Moving to the floor exercise, Suni displayed her trademark artistry and strength. She opened with a powerful full-twisting double layout and continued with precise tumbling passes. Suni’s routine was dynamic and well-executed, ending with a clean double tuck. She scored 13.850, showcasing her versatility and skill on the floor.

Suni Lee finished just behind Simone Biles in the All-Around, scoring 55.650 overall and a combined 111.675 across both days, securing her spot on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s a full-circle moment for the reigning Olympic all-around champion, especially after a tough 2023 battle with kidney health issues. What do you think about Suni Lee’s incredible performance at the Olympic Trials? Drop your thoughts below!