Olympic champion Suni Lee, after overcoming a significant health issue, returned to competition at the 2024 Winter Cup with her eyes set on Paris 2024. Despite her challenges, Lee showcased a new move, a full-twisting Jaeger, during podium training. However, her comeback was marked by difficulties as she fell on two release moves on the bars, scoring 11.8, including one she hoped to have named after her. This event was Lee's first competition since her health issues. The Winter Cup also saw Kayla DiCello winning gold, highlighting the start of the major US gymnastics meet of the year.
Kayla DiCello takes gold in USA Gymnastics Winter Cup. Olympic champ Sunisa Lee falls on bars, beam https://t.co/A93te2lvHo
Winter Cup: Kayla DiCello takes gold in first major US gymnastics meet of year https://t.co/nHUoumAyVl
Kayla DiCello allowed herself to sit and chill after a better-than-expected start to her season. Olympic champion Sunisa Lee was a bit steamed at herself for literally missing the high bar she set - twice, in fact. https://t.co/gAqFFFf6O8
In her first competition since major health issues, Suni Lee falls on two release moves on bars, including one she hopes to have named after her. Scores 11.8.
Winter Cup 2024 live updates: Scores, results as Suni Lee headlines USA Gymnastics event https://t.co/bKVa9eTN4p
Since winning gold in Tokyo in 2021, the road has been anything but easy for Suni Lee. But now she's back with a new move and eyes on Paris. @DanaONeilWriter on the gymnast's preparation ⤵️ https://t.co/3rMPyXvEHE
"I wasn’t sure I was good enough to make the Olympics.” After a frightening health scare, @sunisalee_ is back https://t.co/6yGzOaOnja
Simply competing is an encouraging sign that Sunisa Lee is in a good, healthy place, especially the latter. https://t.co/y1eKQBZneY
Olympic champion Suni Lee finds she's stronger than she knew after facing health issue https://t.co/PO6uRkx0Md
The future “Lee” ? Sure seems like it! Full-twisting Jaeger from Suni Lee in podium training just moments ago! #Paris2024 #WinterCup https://t.co/YPsz7c9tRi