UPDATE: Lee won gold in the women’s gymnastics all-around! So we’re re-publishing this post from earlier in the month.
For the Tokyo Olympics this summer, For The Win is helping you get to know some of the star Olympians competing on the world’s biggest stage. Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, we’re highlighting 23 athletes in 23 days. Up next up is Suni Lee.
It hasn’t been an easy road to Tokyo for Suni Lee, who’s overcome a number of obstacles to secure a spot on Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team as the squad’s top qualifier only behind superstar Simone Biles.
Lee, an 18 year old from Minnesota, will make her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Olympics, where she’ll certainly draw attention with her world-class uneven bars routine, which gives her a chance to contend for several medals, ranging from team competition to all-around to event finals.
Here are five things to know about Lee ahead of this summer’s Games.