Sunisa Lee
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Sunisa Lee's achievements stand out as historic milestones for Hmong Americans and Asian Americans. She is the first woman of Hmong descent to win an Olympic all-around title and the first Asian American woman to do so. Her collection of titles includes NCAA, World Championship, and Olympic golds, a rare trifecta in gymnastics. Being named to the Time 100 list and winning Sports Illustrated's Female Athlete of the Year in the same year highlights her massive impact beyond the sport. Her ESPY Award for Best Comeback further cements her legacy as an athlete of immense resilience.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Listed among the 100 most influential people in the world.
Sports Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year
Recognized as the top female athlete of the year.
Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year
Honored for outstanding achievement in sports.
Asia Game Changer Award
Awarded for community work and advocacy.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Sports Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year
Magazine Covers
Time
April 2021
Time 100 List Feature
Sports Illustrated
December 2021
Female Athlete of the Year Cover
Records & Feats
First Hmong-American Olympic All-Around Champion
First woman of Hmong descent to win the Olympic all-around title.
First Asian American Woman to Win Olympic All-Around
First Asian American woman to achieve the feat of winning the Olympic all-around gold.
Most Decorated American Female Gymnast in History
One of the most decorated American female gymnasts with six Olympic medals as of 2026.