Sunisa Lee is the first Asian woman of any nationality to win Olympic gold in the individual all-around. The story of her unexpected road to this moment ➡️
When she returned to her gym in Little Canada, Minnesota, in June 2020, she broke her left foot just a week into training, a setback that delayed her return and an injury that still causes her pain. She opted to do only three passes in her floor routine Thursday instead of the four she performed during the team final on Tuesday.
But with the support of her coaches and large, tight-knit family, Lee refocused on her goal of making the Olympic team. As she watched her father, whom she calls her best friend, fight to regain his independence and learn new skills to help him navigate life without the use of his legs, Lee was inspired by his commitment and positive attitude. His pre-meet pep talks calmed her nerves. His dad jokes got her out of her own head.
After that performance, Lee said knowing she could outdo Biles gave her confidence, but it didn't change her goals in Tokyo. Biles has won every national, international, world championship and Olympic meet she's entered since 2013. Winning the Olympic all-around title in the Time of Biles likely never seemed a serious pursuit for any gymnast."I was coming to compete for a silver medal," Lee said Thursday.
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