Suni Lee stood steady on the Paris 2024 Olympic stage, her heart pounding — not just from the roar of the crowd but from a battle she had been fighting in silence. Diagnosed with a kidney condition in 2023, she faced swelling, depression, and doubts about ever competing again. Doctors warned her Olympic dreams might be over. Yet, there she was, clinching team gold with Team USA. How did she push through?
Well, in a candid talk with Olympics.com, Lee revealed the person who supported her. And it is none other than Simone Biles, the gymnastics GOAT, who saw Lee’s struggle and lifted her. “Simone was like, ‘You need to realise who you are! You won [Tokyo’s] gold medal because you’re an amazing athlete,” Lee recalled. That pep talk sparked a fire, helping Lee own her greatness. But what did it mean for her recovery?
Now Suni Lee is thriving, managing her condition with occasional infusions. “My body feels great,” she says, free from daily pain. What’s next for this resilient champion?
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