Suni Lee's Parents: A Story of Sacrifice and Support
From building a backyard balance beam to cheering at the Paris OlympicsYeev Thoj and John Lee have been instrumental in their daughter's gymnastics journey.
- Yeev Thoj and John Lee, Hmong immigrants from Laos, settled in Minnesota after fleeing post-Vietnam War
- John built a makeshift balance beam to nurture Suni's early interest in gymnastics, leading to her Olympic success.
- John, a Navy and Army veteran, suffered a life-changing accident in 2019, but continues to support Suni from his wheelchair.
- Suni's parents, despite their cultural reservations, encouraged her gymnastics ambitions from a young age.
- Yeev and John are present in Paris to support Suni as she competes in the 2024 Olympics.
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