Sunisa Lee, Olympic gold medalist, ends Auburn career early, citing kidney issue

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Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee is walking away from college gymnastics. 

Lee, who won three medals at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo including gold in the women’s individual all-around, announced on Twitter Monday that after two years at Auburn, she would no longer be competing at the collegiate level because of a "non-gymnastics health related issue" with her kidneys.

Sunisa Lee of Team United States poses with her gold medal after winning the Women's All-Around Final on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

"I have been dealing with a non-gymnastics health related issue involving my kidneys. For my safety, the medical team did not clear me to train and compete over the last few weeks," Lee wrote. 

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"I am blessed and thankful to be working with the best specialized medical team to treat and manage my diagnosis. My focus at this time is my health and recovery." 

Lee became the first reigning Olympic champion to compete at the NCAA level, but announced in November that this would be her final season at Auburn before focusing on preparations for her second Games.

Sunisa Lee of the United States competes during the artistic gymnastics women's balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 3, 2021. (Zheng Huansong/Xinhua via Getty Images)

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"It’s been challenging to end my Auburn career early, but I am thankful for all the love and support," Lee wrote.

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