Olympic gymnast Suni Lee has dazzled audiences across the globe with her gravity-defying flips and unshakable poise. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Lee became the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gold medal, securing the all-around title. Then, despite being diagnosed with two rare, incurable kidney diseases in 2023, Lee made a remarkable comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympics, leading Team USA to gold in the team event.
Her determination and achievements continue to inspire many worldwide, but have you ever wondered how this trailblazing athlete starts her day? Spoiler alert: it’s more than just backflips!
Lee’s mornings are a delicate balance of discipline and self-care. Whether prepping for a big meet or enjoying some rare downtime, her routine is a testament to the determination and grace that have made her a household name.
She starts her day with self-care
“I typically wake up and have water, coffee, and orange juice to get my day started. I’ll wash my face and do light skincare and try to get a workout in. I have been loving Pilates lately! Then I’ll come home and have breakfast (a New York City bagel is my go-to at the moment) and straighten up my apartment, do some laundry, and begin my work day.
My skincare favorites at the moment are:
- Caudalie VinoPerfect Serum ($77.90)
- Tower28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray ($12)
- Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer ($41.21)
She picks a fresh outfit that feels good
“I love Lululemon, and for training, I’m a longtime partner of GK Elite—the absolute best leotards.
I also am a big believer that skincare can start in the laundry room, so I use all® free clear laundry detergent because it’s gentle on my skin.”
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- Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant ($98 – $118)
- Lululemon Energy Bra ($52)
- GK Elite Leotard ($34.99)
- All Free Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent ($20.89)
She packs her gym bag essentials
“Aside from things like my grips and other gymnastics essentials, I usually have a water bottle, snack, lip gloss (loving Rhode right now), headphones, and sunglasses!
And my absolute favorite makeup product at the moment is the LYS contour stick.”
- Gymnastic Grips ($12.99)
- Rhode Lipgloss ($19.95)
- LYS Contour Stick ($26.80)