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Suni Lee turned up the glamour in a silk dress at the CFDA Awards, sharing the frame with Netflix fame, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Lee has been sitting out of the gymnastics mat for a while and hasn't confirmed her return to her sport yet. Suni Lee was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but she soon expressed that her next goal would be to pursue a career in fashion. Now based in New York, Lee has become a mainstay at fashion events, attending the New York Fashion Week right after her Olympic heroics, the Milan Fashion Week, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and others. Recently, she attended the CFDA Fashion Awards, gracing the red carpet in a silken gown, minimal makeup, and a top bun inspired by 1930s glamour and old Shanghai beauty. In a carousel of photos on Instagram, Lee shared her glammed-up moments alongside Olivia Z. Cheng and Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who was dressed in checks.Suni Lee's post caption read:"the art & the muse" View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Tokyo Olympic all-around gold medalist walked the ramp for the first time at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year. She made her debut for the brand’s ‘PINK’ line, sporting a zip-up hoodie and short shorts to create a sporty-chic look.Suni Lee shared a strong message for young girls about how they can shine in sports while still embracing their femininityLee at the Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 - Source: GettySuni Lee won the all-around gold in the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Asian American to win such an honor. The 22-year-old has had her fair share of struggles as well, being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and ruled out event after event until she made a dominant comeback in 2024. She even walked the ramp at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year, becoming one of the first athletes to do so. Following her stint, the Hmong-American reflected on her journey and spoke about how not fitting into the conventional mold can also be rewarding, and she wanted the young girls to believe in themselves. "Growing up, I didn’t see many girls who looked like me in spaces like this. To now be here as an athlete, as someone who’s worked so hard to achieve her dreams, it feels powerful. I want young girls to know they don’t have to fit into just one box. You can chase Olympic gold and still own your femininity," she said. (via Marie Claire)Lee won three World Championship medals, one of each color. She also won the all-around bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
