Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee offers promising health update on kidney disease
Suni Lee credits improved health to ‘not being as stressed’ or having to compete weekly
- Olympic gold medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee has provided a positive health update, stating her body is currently in remission from an incurable kidney disease.
- Lee, 22, was diagnosed with the potentially career-ending condition in April 2023 but went on to win her second Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
- She attributes her improved health to reduced stress and not having to compete weekly, noting the difficulty of adjusting to life without constant gymnastics training.
- Lee, who recently moved to New York City, is currently enjoying life outside of gymnastics and is uncertain about competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- She offered advice to fellow Olympian Jordan Chiles, who is set to compete on Dancing with the Stars, encouraging her to be confident and authentic.