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Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Joins Stephen Curry Aaron Rodgers and Allyson Felix for a Prestigious Honor

Published 06/29/2022, 9:15 AM EDTBy Sunisa Lee won the gold in women’s all-around category at the Tokyo Olympics. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY When Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics, all eyes were on 19-year-old Suni Lee. Subsequently, she lived up to the expectations and brought home a gold medal in the all-around event. However, moving ahead with her gymnastics journey, Lee has been nominated alongside legends like Steph Curry, Aaron Rodgers, and Allyson Felix for a prestigious honor. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

Suni Lee nominated for the 2022 ESPY Awards

TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: Sunisa Lee of Team United States competes in the Women’s Uneven Bars Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Although her nomination may have come as a surprise to her, she deserves every ounce of the honor. For the past year, Lee has been the heart of US gymnastics. However, primarily, Auburn is extremely lucky to have her as a student and team member. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

Lee was suffering from imposter syndrome

TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 29: Sunisa Lee of Team United States competes in the floor exercise during the Women’s All-Around Final on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Now that Lee is in the big leagues, perhaps she’ll have to handle such pressure almost every moment of her journey. Though after the incredible NCAA season, she seems to be stronger than ever and is ready to take on any challenge that comes her way. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

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