Suni Lee Chooses Not to Participate in U.S. Planet Choice Occasion as Simone Biles Requires the Spotlight
There will not be two Olympic all-about champions competing at the Planet Artistic Gymnastics Championships this month. Each Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, the final two ladies to win the crown in 2016 and 2020 respectively, have produced a return to elite competitors this season. Having said that, only Biles will be competing at the upcoming U.S. Planet Championships choice occasion.
Lee has been dealing with a kidney-associated well being challenge given that March. USA Gymnastics invited her to the camp, but she declined to attend due to her ongoing healthcare appointments and medication. In an interview with Olympics.com, Lee expressed the challenges she faces with her well being, such as swelling and difficulty with gripping apparatuses. In spite of these obstacles, she remains determined and requires benefit of the days when she feels great and can train.
The U.S. choice occasion is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19-20. The gymnast with the highest score following the initial day will safe her spot on the U.S. group. Alongside Biles, other notable athletes anticipated to compete are Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, group silver medalist Jordan Chiles, and 2022 Planet group gold medalists Skye Blakely, Shilese Jones, and Leanne Wong.

