Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee is dusting off her leotard. The American gymnastics champion announced her return to competitive training on Tuesday, setting her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Games and a shot at competing in three consecutive Olympic cycles.
Lee, who won the all-around title at Tokyo and claimed gold again in Paris, has resumed her training regimen with about two years to go before LA. The timing puts her on track to compete at the Games in her home country.
The comeback comes after a period away from elite-level gymnastics. Lee's decision to return positions her among the sport's most decorated athletes, though she will face the physical and competitive demands of preparing for another Olympic run at a new phase of her career.
Lee's track record suggests she remains a serious threat on the international stage. Her dominance in the all-around competition and consistent medal performances have made her one of the faces of American gymnastics over the past two Olympic cycles.
The LA Games represent not only a chance to compete on home soil but also an opportunity for Lee to add to her already impressive medal count heading into what would be her third Olympic appearance.
Author James Rodriguez: "Lee's comeback speaks to the pull of the Olympic stage, and at LA 2028, expect her to be very much in the conversation for gold."
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