Lee is theHmong community’s first Olympic athlete, and now their first gold medalist, as well.
All that, however, may be about to change.
“Congratulations!!!

Representing Asian Americans from across the nation!
Thank you for inspiring the world @sunisalee_ .
Generations of Hmong kids to come will know what’s possible because of your hard work and courage.”

@sunisalee_ is the queen of the women’s gymnastics all-around finals and her parents.