Sunisa Lee
Gymnast; 2020 Olympic all-around champion
Born
March 9th, 2003
22 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born on March 9, 2003, an American gymnast excelled in artistic gymnastics. Competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and achieved significant recognition by winning the gold medal in the women's individual all-around event. This performance solidified a place in gymnastics history. Additionally, participated in team events, contributing to the overall success of the United States gymnastics team. Showcased great talent and resilience throughout competitive career.
2020 Olympic gold medalist in all-around
2021 World Championships silver medalist in uneven bars
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