Being a champion is hard, but staying there for a while requires not possible dedication and hard work. There’s no denying the reality that Suni Lee is an Olympic champion. However, there’s nonetheless a doubt within the minds of many, which include her’s that her victory was a result of Simone Biles withdrawing from the competition.
Suni has often felt haunted after her victory in the Tokyo Games as it seeded a lot of doubts in her mind about her potential. Though she is as remarkable as any top athlete in their prime, still the feeling of not feeling worthy can perhaps make you vulnerable at times.
Suni Lee wants to overcome every doubt
Almost a week ago, Suni Lee revealed that she was suffering from imposter syndrome since she won a gold medal at Tokyo Olympics. However, she kept going with her regular routine and her performances for Auburn in the NCAA tournaments have been quite impressive.
After scoring her fifth perfect 10 of the season, she said, “I think it’s something I just want to prove to myself, because I think I have a lot of doubters and prove it to everybody else but more importantly to myself.”
Suni further added, “I don’t want to look back and be like, ‘I could have done so much more’. I want to look back and know I gave it everything I had and if I didn’t succeed, I didn’t. But I gave it my all.”
Mission 2024 Paris Olympics
The major reason behind Suni’s hard work is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is her chance to prove that her victory at the previous edition wasn’t a fluke. In the process, she has led Auburn to its first NCAA championship since 2016.
The level of dedication that Suni has showcased over the years is remarkable. The 19-year-old American gymnast is meant for great things and soon she will probably accomplish everything she has ever dreamed of.
