ST. PAUL, Minn. – Friday was declared Sunisa Lee Day in Minnesota to honor St. Paul gymnast for her gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 18-year-old Lee is the first Hmong-American to compete in the Olympics. In making the declaration, Governor Tim Walz said: “Suni Lee, Minnesota’s own, has made our state and country proud by etching her name among the legendary USA Olympians.” Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan addressed her comments to Lee: “That roar you hear coming from Minnesota is all of the love and excitement we’re sending to you in Tokyo. The story of your victory will be told to generations of Minnesotans as you exemplify the very best of who we are.”
Lee. Born in St. Paul of Laotian immigrant heritage.