Gymnast Suni Lee Contemplates Career End Following Outshining by China's Yang's First-rate Original Move
Gymnastics Legend Suni Lee's Potential Retirement Amid Competition
In a shocking turn of events, six-time Olympic medalist, Suni Lee, hinted at her retirement following the incredible performance of China's gymnast, Yang Fanyuwei.
Yang made history in Antalya, Turkey, by successfully landing one of the sport's most challenging skills, a full-twisting Jaeger on the uneven bars. You can watch the jaw-dropping moment here.
With this achievement, Yang became the first gymnast to own the skill in the FIG Code of Points (COP). However, many fans, including Suni herself, had hoped the skill would be named "The Lee."
In 2024, at the U.S. Winter Cup, Suni had planned to debut the now-infamous full-twisting Jaeger. "It'll be pretty cool having the skill being named," Lee told Olympics.com. Unfortunately, a fall in competition prevented her from achieving this dream.
The Olympic Champion had to postpone her ambition of claiming the skill for herself, as her score was not high enough to qualify for the competition in Azerbaijan.
After the unfortunate setback, Suni was left devastated. In early 2025, she revealed in a TikTok comment that she had pleaded with USA Gymnastics to send her to the competition and was even willing to cover her own travel expenses.
Though she didn't secure the title for "The Lee," Suni did win another trio of medals at the Paris Olympics. However, she decided to skip the uneven bars routine, keeping the skill unclaimed.
Following the recent performance of Yang Fanyuwei in Turkey, the hopes of seeing Suni return to the competition seem to be fading. Suni took to social media to express her disappointment, commenting on a post, "I'm crying," suggesting a possible end to her competitive gymnastics journey.
When asked about a potential comeback, Suni responded, "yes" on a fan's post. It seems her chapter in gymnastics might be closing soon.
Despite the uncertainty, Suni's impact on the sport and her place in American gymnastics history remain unchanged. She currently ranks as the fourth most decorated American Olympic gymnast and bears the distinction of being the only Asian gymnast to become an Olympic All-Around champion.
Note: This article is merely speculative as Suni Lee has not officially announced her retirement. It is based on her public comments and reactions to recent events in the gymnastics world.
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From Dazzling Olympic Gold to Striking Sports Photography: The Journey of Gymnast Morgan HurdMeanwhile, despite the Olympic setbacks, Suni has continued to thrive, pursuing other passions. For instance, she delved into sports photography, as highlighted in Forbes' profile of her.
Gymnast Suni Lee, whom many hoped would claim the "The Lee" skill in gymnastics, has expressed disappointment following gymnast Yang Fanyuwei's successful landing of the move in Turkey. After pleading with USA Gymnastics to send her to a competition to qualify for the skill, Lee, the fourth most decorated American Olympic gymnast, may be considering retirement.
Despite facing setbacks in the sport, Suni has continued to pursuer other interests, such as sports photography, as showcased in Forbes' profile of her.
Whether Suni Lee retires or not remains uncertain, but her impact on gymnastics and American sports history remains significant.
