Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee announced Monday that she will no long be competing at the collegiate level, citing a “non-gymnastics health related issue' with her kidneys.
Lee, who won three medals at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo including gold in the women’s individual all-around, announced on Twitter Monday that after two yearsshe would no longer be competing at the collegiate level because of a"non-gymnastics health related issue" with her kidneys.
"I have been dealing with a non-gymnastics health related issue involving my kidneys. For my safety, the medical team did not clear me to train and compete over the last few weeks," Lee wrote. Sunisa Lee of the United States competes during the artistic gymnastics women's balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 3, 2021."It’s been challenging to end my Auburn career early, but I am thankful for all the love and support," Lee wrote.
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