Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics ahead of 2028 Olympics
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Former Auburn gymnast + Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee is set for a second comeback tour ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Lee took to social media this week to announce her return to the gym after not competing since the 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old’s return will be the focus of a new documentary from Fanatics Studios.
“I know what I’m capable of. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there… This is more than a comeback. Stay tuned.”
Suni Lee on social media
Watch her announcement video below and keep reading for more information on Lee’s career + the upcoming documentary.
Fanatics announces new documentary on Suni Lee
The studio announced it has given the green light for a new documentary to chronicle an intimate look into the life of Suni Lee on and off the mat.
The access is expected to give fans a look at the gymnast as she opens up her life to the cameras during another comeback to gymnastics.
“This is more than a documentary; it’s an invitation to come along for the journey. I know there’s more in me, and this is my chance to challenge myself, test my limits, and see what I’m truly capable of. This isn’t about proving anyone wrong. It’s about showing up for myself and discovering what’s possible. Through the setbacks and the victories, I’m giving myself one more chance to find out what happens when I keep going.”
Suni Lee
The project will follow her progress and the major milestones along her emotional and physical journey as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Lee will reflect on the defining chapters of her journey including:
- Childhood journey in the sport
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics breakthrough
- Kidney disease diagnosis in 2023
- 2024 Paris Olympics return
“After much speculation about her potential retirement following the Paris 2024 Games, Suni opens the door to her life outside the gym, offering a candid and detailed perspective on the moments that have shaped her both personally and professionally.”
Fanatics Studio
There is currently no timetable for the premiere of the documentary.
Suni Lee’s journey from the Olympics to Auburn and back
Suni Lee became a household name in 2021 when she won the all-around gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That was just the start of her Olympic career which already includes:
- 1 individual gold
- 1 team gold
- 1 team silver
- 3 individual bronze
In between her Olympic trips, Lee chose Auburn University for a brief college experience. In the 2022 national championships, Lee won gold in balance beam and silver in all-around.
But her college career was cut short when she was diagnosed with a kidney disease in 2023.
However, she returned to the mats for the 2024 Olympics, claiming two more medals. She was named the Comeback Athlete of the Year at the 2025 ESPYs.
