Suni Lee added to Team USA’s dominant gymnastics showing at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4.
The 21-year-old Minnesota native secured the bronze medal in the women’s uneven bars final, becoming the first U.S. woman ever to secure two medals in the event. She previously won bronze on the uneven bars at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.
Lee was the eighth and final participant, needing to beat a score of 14.766 posted by Belgium’s Nina Derwael. She delivered in the clutch with a 14.800.
Suni Lee wins an uneven bars bronze medal with a fantastic routine in the final! #ParisOlympics
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— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 4, 2024
Sunday’s medal brings Lee’s total count to three in Paris and six in her Olympic career.
Her adorable reaction to the judge’s final score on Sunday captured the hearts of spectators.
Suni Lee couldn’t contain her excitement after winning bronze in uneven bars at the #ParisOlympics! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/uj2BVqdEEz
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) August 4, 2024
The U.S. gymnast’s comeback from two rare kidney diseases in 2023 continues to inspire millions as well.
Due to severe swelling and other factors, Lee previously acknowledged the ailments resulted in her putting on nearly 40 pounds in a short period.
Suni Lee of the United States during the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
After previously retiring from college gymnastics to prioritize her well-being, Lee is back on top alongside fellow teammates and Paris medalists Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey.
