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U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee finishes on the uneven bars during the gymnastics women's all-around final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday. Ashley Landis/AP hide caption

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Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics

Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

July 29, 2021 • This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

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Gymnast Sunisa Lee's Gold Medal Elates Her Hometown Hmong Community

Sunisa Lee of the United States performs on the balance beam Tuesday during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Tokyo Olympics. Ashley Landis/AP hide caption

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Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics

Gymnast Sunisa Lee's Gold Medal Elates Her Hometown Hmong Community

July 29, 2021 • Minnesota native Sunisa Lee is the first Hmong American to make a U.S. Olympic team. Back home, her family and friends are celebrating her huge win with glee.