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Suni Lee Announces Olympic Comeback, Targets 2028 Games

7/14/2026

Summary

Suni Lee Returns

On July 14, 2026, Sunisa “Suni” Lee announced her return to gymnastics and aims for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lee, the 2020 all-around champion, holds six Olympic medals, including gold and two bronzes from Paris 2024.
She will train at Midwest Gymnastics in Little Canada, Minnesota with coach Ali Lim.
A documentary on her comeback is in production as she joins teammates Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, who have resumed competition.

Summary

Sunisa Lee Documentary

Fanatics Studios, part of Fanatics and OBB Media, will co-produce an untitled Sunisa Lee documentary with Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Cookie Jar and Dream Studios.
Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Raquel Domínguez, Mark Rooks, Rebecca Covington, Sunisa Lee, Madison Smith, Britt St. George and Kaila McWilliams serve as executive producers.
Emmy-winning director Anna Chai will helm the film.
Fanatics Studios is shopping the documentary to streaming platforms and is part of a slate that includes 2026 ESPY Awards, Flag Football Classic and a LA28 Olympics Film partnership.

History

Historical Context

In July 1996, Kerri Strug vaulted on an injured ankle, earning a 9.712 that secured the United States’ first-ever women’s team gold and ended a Soviet-Russian winning streak dating back to 1952. The iconic moment boosted gymnastics popularity, and 2021 all-around champion Sunisa Lee now headlines a new wave of athletes as the sport prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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Suni Lee Returns

On July 14, 2026, Sunisa “Suni” Lee announced her return to gymnastics and aims for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lee, the 2020 all-around champion, holds six Olympic medals, including gold and two bronzes from Paris 2024.
She will train at Midwest Gymnastics in Little Canada, Minnesota with coach Ali Lim.
A documentary on her comeback is in production as she joins teammates Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, who have resumed competition.

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