Lee's Olympic Journey Documented
Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Announces LA 2028 Comeback, New Documentary Details
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Fanatics Studios, in a collaboration with OBB, Cookie Jar and Dream Studios, has greenlit an untitled documentary following Suni Lee's comeback, with the project being actively shopped to platforms.
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Lee's comeback video includes the line 'This is more than a comeback, stay tuned,' signaling that the story will extend beyond a single return moment.
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Jade Carey, a member of the 2024 Olympic team and multiple gold medalist, has already returned to competition in the lead-up to the Los Angeles Games.
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Suni Lee is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a six-time Olympic medalist, underscoring the breadth of her Olympic success as she eyes a third Games in LA 2028.
Sunisa Lee, the 23-year-old two-time Olympic gold medalist, is heading back to the gym. She posted a video on Instagram declaring 'I'm back' and setting her sights on a third Olympic appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, according to The Guardian. In the clip, Lee added: 'This is more than a comeback, stay tuned.'
Lee's return is already bigger than a social media post. Business Insider reports that Fanatics Studios has greenlit a documentary following her journey back to the sport. The project, a collaboration between Fanatics, OBB, Cookie Jar, and Dream Studios, is being actively shopped to streaming platforms.
From Kidney Disease Diagnosis to Paris Podium
Lee's road back started with a serious health scare. After winning all-around gold at Tokyo 2020, she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The illness forced her to pause competition and rethink her future in the sport.
She pushed through and returned for Paris 2024. There, she helped Team USA win team gold and earned bronze medals in both the all-around and the uneven bars, according to Forbes. Now, heading into 2025, Lee says her body feels great — a sign she is managing her health carefully as she builds toward LA 2028.
Lee Is Willing to Do Whatever It Takes for 2028
Forbes reports Lee said she is 'willing to do whatever it takes' to make the LA 2028 team. That is a big statement for a gymnast who has already won six Olympic medals across two Games.
At 23, Lee is young by most standards but older than many elite gymnasts. She will be 25 by the time the Los Angeles Games open in July 2028. Making a third Olympic team at that age would be a rare achievement in a sport that often favors teenagers.
Jade Carey's Return Signals a Stacked US Team
Lee is not the only 2024 Olympian eyeing LA. Jade Carey, a multiple gold medalist and member of the Paris team, has already returned to competition, according to Yahoo Sports. Her return raises the stakes for every gymnast hoping to make the 2028 squad.
The US women's gymnastics program is shaping up to be deeply competitive. Multiple Paris 2024 team members are signaling LA 2028 ambitions. That means Lee will need to be at her best just to qualify — let alone medal — on home soil.
A Documentary Deal Turns the Comeback Into a Story
Fanatics Studios is betting Lee's journey is worth watching closely. The company — a joint venture between Fanatics and OBB — has greenlit an untitled documentary about her comeback, Business Insider reported. Cookie Jar and Dream Studios are also part of the collaboration.
The project aims to give fans inside access to Lee's training, health battles, and push for a third Games. It is also a smart business move. A documentary turns a comeback story into a media property, deepening fan engagement well beyond what any competition broadcast alone could deliver.
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