Sunisa Lee, the defending Olympic all-around gold medalist and uneven bars bronze medalist, is preparing to attempt a new skill at the 2024 Paris Games. The skill, known as a full-twisting Jaeger, involves a front flip and a full twist in the layout position on the uneven bars. If successful, the move will be named “The Lee” and will be the first skill named after her in the sport’s Code of Points.
The full-twisting Jaeger is considered one of the most difficult elements in women’s uneven bars and has the potential to be classified as an H level skill. Lee’s decision to innovate on the Jaeger base, rather than the more common Tkatchev route, is a rare move in the world of gymnastics. Her pursuit of this new skill comes after a difficult year dealing with a kidney disease that impacted her ability to compete.
While Lee attempted the new skill during a recent competition and fell, she is determined to perfect it and potentially have it named after her at the Olympics in Paris. The move represents a chance for Lee to leave a lasting legacy on the sport of gymnastics and showcase her skill and innovation on an international stage. With her dedication and determination, Sunisa Lee is poised to make history at the 2024 Paris Games.
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