Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee’s career isn’t over, but she is ending her college gymnastics career.
Lee, who won three medals at the 2020 Olympic Games, including gold in the women’s individual all-around, said on Monday that she was going to stop competing at Auburn due to 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. “I am blessed and thankful to be working with the best specialized medical team to treat and manage my diagnosis. My focus at this time is my health and recovery.”
— Sunisa lee (@sunisalee_) April 3, 2023
Lee added that while her college career is over, she still plans on defending her gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
“It’s been challenging to end my Auburn career early, but I am thankful for all the love and support,” Lee wrote. “I will not stop pursuing my dreams for a bid to Paris in 2024. In fact, this experience has sharpened my vision for the future. I appreciate all the love and support, and I want to especially thank my doctors, coaches, and the Auburn medical staff for their care during this time.”
