U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee won a gold medal for womens individual all-around gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
Lee, an 18-year-old Hmong-American from Minnesota, became the highest-qualifying U.S. gymnast for the all-around final after Simone Biles, considered by many to be the worlds greatest gymnast, dropped out of the competition this week. Biles cited mental health concerns in explaining her decision.
U.S. gymnast Suni Lee receives her gold medal after winning the Olympic womens all-around competition. pic.twitter.com/wSgd85FELa
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Lee is the fifth straight American to claim victory in the all-around Olympic final. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won silver and Angelina Melnikova of Russia took home the bronze.
With a total of 57.433 points, Lee edged out Andrade, who became the first Latin American athlete to earn a gymnastics all-around medal. Lees spectacular uneven bars set the hardest one executed in the competition so far secured her lead in the final, according to The Associated Press.
Video showed Lees family and friends in Minnesota watching her soar to victory, with dozens screaming in delight when it was clear she was going to take home the top prize.
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