Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics

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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrittney DonovanTuesday 14 July 2026 17:33 BSTSuni Lee, of the United States, performs on the beam during the women's artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals in Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024 (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Olympic champion Suni Lee has announced her return to competitive gymnastics, aiming for a third appearance at the Los Angeles Games.The 23-year-old, who is the 2020 all-around champion and a six-time Olympic medalist, shared her comeback news via an Instagram video on Tuesday which she captioned, “I’m back.”Lee had been on a break following her successful performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she secured team gold and individual bronze medals in the all-around and uneven bars.Her decision makes her the latest member of the 2024 Olympic team to declare intentions for the Los Angeles Games, joining other gold medalists like Jade Carey who have also returned to competition.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in