Olympic dreams and a nightmare: Father of MN gymnast paralyzed (2019)

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St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee reaches new heights as her father recovers from an accident that left him paralyzed.
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@racheltuerah5978 3 года назад

She just won gold in the women’s all around. So happy for her

@yungblakkpueblobishop4130 3 года назад

Just seen it

@isaiahstorey6295 3 года назад

@D Legionnaire 🥲

@hoanpham4430 3 года назад

@D Legionnaire and go go go

@tegan.austinn 3 года назад

her dad was so proud

@marwahussein666 Год назад

Andrade deserve that, not Suni.

@rickythe2nd63 3 года назад

True tear-jerker. He said he'd crawl to Tokyo for his daughter... that finished me.

@legendaryTMNICO 3 года назад

Sumo is beautiful!

@lilmscupicake 3 года назад

and now his daughter took home the gold medal from tokyo!

@heatherlynsey3092 3 года назад

I wish so badly he could’ve been there to see her win gold in person 😭😭😭😭

@tammystewart10 3 года назад

@@legendaryTMNICO Suni

@truckertim100 3 года назад

Me to and the fact she won gold is amazing

@sarahelizavoldy 3 года назад

"There nothing stopping me. I'll crawl to Tokyo." My heart is sad for the families who sacrificed it all and cannot even go now because of COVID.

@moppis1937 3 года назад

I agree, I wish the athletes could take at least one person. I don’t really get the issue if they’re vaccinated/get tested or quarantine as needed.

@LUKE-zk3kh 3 года назад

UPDATE: She just won gold at Tokyo. 🥇❤

@tradgf 3 года назад

She deserved it more than anyone! Suni is so strong. 🤩

@LUKE-zk3kh 3 года назад

@@tradgf most definitely

@sheilamigans473 3 года назад

Congratulations ❤️

@octagontowers4267 3 года назад

This story brought me to tears. I'm a die-hard Biles fan, but now I'm rooting just as hard for Suni. I had no idea that such an ordeal her family was living, and yet, she manages to have the current, hardest uneven bars routine there is.

@mcdanielvalerie0 3 года назад

Her uneven bars routine was legendary. I’m rooting for her too and I will be praying for her family.

@JanitaShowaars 3 года назад

I can see her doing just as well as biles, she’s got a lot of potential. I hope her and her family do well

@octagontowers4267 3 года назад

@@JanitaShowaars I see her doing great, now, as good as Biles, though, that I can't say. I mean, my grandparents witnessed Comaneci, now, I strongly believe that with Biles we are witnessing a legend unfolding itself right in front our eyes. Even if Biles retires right now, her legacy for gymnastics is written in gold for ever. Suni is amazing, but not on a history-making level like Biles.

@Wewhosee-im3ii 3 года назад

Ya gotta root for the whole team usa!!!

@mcdanielvalerie0 3 года назад

@@Wewhosee-im3ii Most definitely.

@saras.301 3 года назад

I cried for her. It hurts to see a teenager have so much pressure on her. Much love to her. May she reach all her goals.

@Njx063 3 года назад

And now she won goldddd

@omyogagal 3 года назад

Sara you got it wrong. The reason Suni could performed the way she did is because the loving support from her parents and Hmong community. Not the pressure you thought she must have under. In fact she said she drew inspiration from all these adversity which also makes her stronger.

@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431 3 года назад

she just won the hearts of millions. so proud of her and she's only 18 yikes

@mcdanielvalerie0 3 года назад

I couldn’t hold back the tears from filling up my eyes. She has so much strength to carry this load while balancing school, Olympic training and helping to look after her siblings while Mom checks on Dad. Sunisa you got this, I’m going to be cheering you on every step of the way.

@JanitaShowaars 3 года назад

Life can be so unfair no ironically cruel… she excels at a sport that involves every muscle and unfortunately her father is able to use his arms. Hopefully they’re both doing okay

@tk567 3 года назад

@giantslirpy888 3 года назад

He's doing a lot better.

@DrPiangdin 3 года назад

I taught Hmong refugees, young and old, in a refugee camp in Thailand during the early 1990's and found Hmong students to be among my most favorites. During 2000's I met a bright doctoral Hmong student in the same class at IU School of Education. And now, a Hmong Olympic Gold medalist! Wow! How amazing!

@teehee8101 3 года назад

lame!

@povlauj558 3 года назад

JJ, your words will make it happen faster! I am betting on that.

@pris_an 3 года назад

SHE IS SO STRONG. I know she will bring home a gold medal for her dad and make everyone so proud

@Ashtonlee1 3 года назад

No lies told. :D

@zuhei 3 года назад

She did!!

@777jker 3 года назад

This comment aged well

@Canon5DMii 3 года назад

Your prophecy came true. She is a strong indeed!

@shawnlynch9658 3 года назад

Hey I've an important exam next month, how do you think I'll do?

@JustJarah 2 месяца назад

Update: she’s still competing and won bronze AA in the 2024 PARIS Olympics! Dad was there ☺️

@Babybunnyxox 2 месяца назад

Woooohoo ❤😊

@BeckyTheChildofGod 2 месяца назад

Phew! Im happy to hear that :)

@d.n.8919 2 месяца назад

And she just won a GOLD medal as part of the team competition in Paris

@olualafe3577 3 года назад

He is walking now and suni is a gold medalist on the biggest stage.

@trommelbiel 2 месяца назад

Suni is so sweet. I wish her all the success she can find.

@f.s.deernbsnmsccp8641 3 года назад

This brought me to tears, a loving Dad and a daughter who treasures her Dad, old values common amongst Asians.

@someernie6179 3 года назад

True values never get old

@OCVeritas 3 года назад

Not only does Suni make it to Tokyo, she’ll be bringing home the gold! What a truly remarkable young woman and beautiful family.

@brihmendiola4347 3 года назад

They are first, second, or third generation immigrants. This should be an eye-opener to those who think immigrants are not Americans.

@starfox8006 3 года назад

Exactly what i was thinking. To achieve this is nothing but greatness. I mean, how rare is it.

@Jenz123 3 года назад

God given gift

@DeathSpellXVI 3 года назад

America belongs to the natives whites took it from them

@brihmendiola4347 3 года назад

@@DeathSpellXVI Nobody owns anything. Everything belongs to God. America was named by people. People were in America before the Indians.

@northbay4619 3 года назад

Nobody said that immigrants are not Americans. Do not dare conflate the Hmong's LEGAL entrance into America with those who are coming here illegally. As a Hmong-American, I take great offense when people, especially those on the political left, suggest that illegals and I hold the same status.

@ragansmithgymnastics7782 4 года назад

This is amazing! Best wishes to Suni as she goes for Tokyo 2021.

@kenluyten3140 3 года назад

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@jamie3801 3 года назад

She made it!!!!!

@isramohamed4886 3 года назад

she made ittt

@TheNumber1Tony 3 года назад

And she just won gold :)

@sylvesteruchia5263 3 года назад

Olympic gold medal!!!!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

@MaiXoxo3 2 месяца назад

I feel so sad for John I shed a tear at how supportive he is of Suni even in a bad condition. Every kid needs that kind of love and support from their parent.

@First_Emperor 3 года назад

7000 years of HMONG warriors spirit is with you, Sunisa. You will WIN!

@LG-nh4bs 3 года назад

And so she did, 🏅 My heart cried when she won!

@AwesomeLJ34 3 года назад

“If you don’t win, you are still #1 in my heart!” 😢❤️ spoken like a loving dad

@bigbuggie5 3 года назад

I believe her success has a lot to do with her family support and her hard work.

@MariaGonzalez-og4uj 3 года назад

She's going to Tokyo now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 (happy tears)

@andyalexisvasquez4082 3 года назад

She won gold 😭

@MariaGonzalez-og4uj 3 года назад

@@andyalexisvasquez4082 😭😭😭 read that this morning!!! so happy for her!!

@nehaht 3 года назад

I truly appreciate people who overcome adversity to accomplish their goals. So inspirational!

@Jennyyumu1 3 года назад

Well said 🤝

@JohnLee-vi7us 3 года назад

The lee family are proud of you. Be like water.

@giantslirpy888 3 года назад

She's an amazing young woman!

@user-ny1rs1fq4h 3 года назад

You are a great dad John!

@xiongpaolee 3 года назад

I see what you did there, nice one 😉

@nataliemoore8767 3 года назад

And now she’s an Olympic all around gold medalist🥺😭❤️

@DLiuUMD 3 года назад

Now she's the all-around champ!

@cameronchiaramonte2902 3 года назад

It’s even crazier that she won the individual all-around competition. I bet her parents are so proud of her now❤️

@buffnerdtv 3 года назад

She deserves gold. SHE WILL GET GOLD IN TOKYO.

@jennywong1973 3 года назад

She did win gold 🥇 👍👏

@jonaytaylor5965 3 года назад

SHE BROUGHT GOLD

@stevekain4707 3 года назад

We're living in the world where media constantly tries to redefine what bravery is, but we all know what being brave looks like when we see it. That is one tough girl and a BRAVE Olympian! Congratulations!

@xobobalover26 3 года назад

NOT ME CRYING WATCHING THIS AFTER SHE WON GOLD!!! Oh the tears are flowing... she should be so proud of herself.

@risenbeat3170 3 года назад

She just won all around gold at the Olympics!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥇🥇🥇

@dianacaballero8946 3 года назад

She finally made it to her dreams and won a gold medal. I’m happy and proud of her for working hard

@micaoshii2181 3 года назад

Amazing family bond. This is what an all-American family is like. God bless this family. ❤️

@aletadiaz5059 3 года назад

Do not erase their Hmong identity. They are an all Hmong-American family.

@micaoshii2181 3 года назад

@@aletadiaz5059 all-American family is like

@nueroendoctrinecarcinomaaf2272 3 года назад

OMG, she won that GOLD FOR HER AND HER DAD. she's amazing. she just won gold! ty for all the sacrifice's you made, YOU ARE NOW A GOLD MEDAL WORLD ATHELETE ~~ and Texas could not be more proud!!!!! way to go!!!

@valwhit1971 3 года назад

What a great dad!

@tangomz7070 3 года назад

Her dad, Sha'carri's mom, Yul's old coach who just had a stroke...respect for these young folks who are pushing through both physical and emotional hardship.

@owenweikert7978 3 года назад

SUNI is the best! What an angel

@meemeezong1827 3 года назад

What I like about this interview is, her dad (a Hmong man) supports his daughter and shows love. Happy to see Hmong men changing.

@mr.cookie7308 3 года назад

There are many good hmong men who are supportive and loving fathers and husbands. So many unsung heros. We are still here and we will continue to do what we do for our families despite what others may think or say. We don't need to prove or "change" for anyone bc we are busy living our lives and supporting and sacrificing for our children's dreams.

@HumbleGolds 3 года назад

Since the 1950s the Hmong men hadn't not gone back. Im confuse on that statement.

@rissadp-m2679 3 года назад

She made the Olympic team . I know her dad and family is so proud .

@simplyashleye 3 года назад

Fathers are so important! She has a beautiful family

@josephrocha142 3 года назад

Life is tough sometimes. She is a very strong young woman to be able to focus at the highest level. God bless her and her family!

@regr13 3 года назад

Who’s here after she won the AA Gold? She’s an olympic champion, and I know her dad is so proud of her 😭🥇

@gwen5949 3 года назад

I cried when Suni won gold! This is a win for her and her family . The hardships they faced and hours they spent away from each other. I’m a sad Mr. Lee wasn’t able to watch Suni win live. This is also a win for the Hmong and Asian American community. Especially with the racism and hardships Asian Americans have faced this really brings tears to my eyes. You go Suni! So Proud!

@1995Tosh 3 года назад

Congratulations, Sunisa Lee, I have followed your touching journey for such a long time. Couldn’t be more well deserved - you did it, you are the All Around Olympic Champion!! Biggest congratulations 💛

@b-ware945 3 года назад

all of Asians, MN, should be very proud to have Suni lee representing us all. GO SUNI!!

@theresasthoj7884 3 года назад

I'm literally in tears watching this. You got this.

@chdjhdjegsjs22 2 месяца назад

She just won gold and bronze at Paris❤️❤️❤️❤️

@moppis1937 3 года назад

She is such an incredible girl. I can’t wait for the entire country (and world) to meet this amazing talent & see all she is capable of. You got this, Suni! Your dreams are all coming true.

@wildwildwest1662 3 года назад

“ whether you win first or not , you still #1 in my book “ Omg I can’t stop crying 🥲🥲🥲🥲 Mr. Lee is the greatest dad and I salute to you sir. 🙏🙏🙏

@vio3366 3 года назад

So glad she won a medal, it was very well deserved

@goosyd4900 2 месяца назад

He’s AMAZING, she’s AMAZING!!!

@naridoczarina4294 3 года назад

AND NOW SHE'S THE OLYMPIC ALL AROUND CHAMPION!!!

@BarrySmithviolin 3 года назад

Suni Lee and her family are now worldwide icons of hope, strength and love!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@silvias3493 3 года назад

I became a fan of hers once I heard her story and saw her perform. The media has concentrated so much on Biles, that they've totally ignored the rest of the team that are just as good. In this case a lot better!!!

@Kevin_3268 3 года назад

Not even close to as good as Simone but very good nonetheless

@FlowerTower 3 года назад

You capping @ just as good or a lot better.

@hehegone4499 3 года назад

RU-vid algorithm brought me here after tonight’s delightful and historical gold medal. Who would have thought all this and add a no quit attitude. Simply amazing.

@malaikabuendia7722 2 месяца назад

why did I just shed a tear

@GoldsmithJohn 3 года назад

this had me in tears. I hope she does well in Tokyo

@shilohjackson-bey40 3 года назад

Who is here after she won the Olympics

@tysondigital5 3 года назад

Wow. He pulled a Joe to Kobe Bryant..."Whether you score 60 points or none, I still love you either way". No wonder she's the best in the world.

@lolitzshelly7229 3 года назад

We’re rooting for you Suni.

@dance4ever940 3 года назад

omg... her dad has the sweetest countenance even after what he went through. i wish ALL the luck & blessings for Suni! it doesn't matter what medal she gets because she has already been blessed w/ GOLD w/ such a loving, caring family!!

@juanfranciscogarza2180 3 года назад

Omg, she's a beautiful person!

@KimNguyen-xw2ey 3 года назад

congratulations to suni on her all around gold! i can’t believe she accomplish everything she has with all of the obstacles she’s had to face 😭😭

@patriciagras3969 3 года назад

So happy for this young woman who represents the HMONG people who have suffered a lot. Blessings

@Mary-lp6cn 3 года назад

She is so Amazing! I love the bond she has with her dad! It is wonderful to see someone from Minnesota! I love living here!!

@sophiahang9110 3 года назад

ikrr

@MollyHuffle 3 года назад

God bless this family. It was amazing watching her compete for the US. Very proud that she represented my country at the games! Bless her!

@gely8209 3 года назад

From France support sunisa lee, thank you usa

@mccoy._ 3 года назад

I love this dad so happy even through tough times

@Joaqamole14 2 месяца назад

UPDATE: she won bronze in paris

@d.n.8919 2 месяца назад

And gold in the team event in Paris!

@tropicalbreeze7508 3 года назад

What an amazing kid, awesome. As for her dad God bless you and thank you for your service sir!!!

@mjrule888 3 года назад

He is a proud dad. Congrats to Suni for wining the Olympic gold medal and other medals. God bless her dad and her family.

@edithgomez7331 3 года назад

And now she’s an Olympic gold winner 🤩👏🏼👏🏼

@outroseok 3 года назад

I'm rooting for her this year!!

@AbbyA-z6j 2 месяца назад

I was seriously unwell last year, and spent three weeks in intensive care. My companions throughout were two older men who had fallen off ladders while trimming trees. Please people be careful.

@hltsolo 3 года назад

i salute you sir from a fellow hmong navy vet. god bless you and your family.

@liveyourlife243 3 года назад

Watching this after suni won a gold medal for the US

@lifewithstaph 3 года назад

And she’s going to Tokyo!! Woohoo! Sad that parents can’t go, but I know they will be watching proudly on TV!

@kpoetics 3 года назад

What an amazing story of love, sacrifice and sheer hard work. So happy she won gold!!

@crazydude550 3 года назад

So proud of you Suni!… Dad will be so proud .

@davidr4523 3 года назад

Very unfair what happened to a such a great father. The nice guy suffered this injury helping a neighbor. I hope she wins gold medal in every event.

@Vasilysa-y6b 3 года назад

All-around Olimpic champion!!!🥇

@warangkanatempati9505 3 года назад

What a true inspirational story about love, dedication and sacrifices! So touched by her dad’s unconditional love for Sunisa: “whether you win first or not, you’re still number one in my book.”

@sungkchun 3 года назад

She brings tears in my eyes… Wow!

@intellectbasketball 3 года назад

People are amazing

@gaonogvang4845 3 года назад

The best gift every dad can receive from a child. Go Suni. Proud of you

@dliiiiiiii 3 года назад

This brought tears to my eyes. And now she is the Olympic all-around champion!!! Go Suni!!!!!

@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO 3 года назад

Her Dad was an amazing athlete also and clearly an amazing father. I'm praying that his full health and movement returns (as many times it does).

@Sixlifestories 3 года назад

She is truly amazing as a gymnast and as a person. She has such a lovely family.

@alexandreasaunders9300 3 года назад

Breaks my heart that her dad or anybodies family can be there in Tokyo. I can’t imagine

@domtoretto3280 3 года назад

This a real hero

@nbaoldgirl 2 месяца назад

My heart is bursting ❤

@jdkingsley6543 3 года назад

Shout to her father! I love that she doesn’t stop short of praising him.

@peterock2310 3 года назад

What a strong brave young women! To keep it together knowing her father was suffering. Absolute champion spirit! Prayers & godspeed to her at the Tokyo Olympics & her father!

@alexisouren 3 года назад

absolutely love suni she is minnesota strong

@ft_ph 2 месяца назад

I didn’t know about this but just read in passing that she had problems. Made me cry. It’s funny how you can get inspiration from people who are not in the same field as yours. ❤😢