What does he think his daughter was feeling in the aftermath of her win?
“I don’t think she can have any words to express, either. I could see it in her eyes that she was crying, so I know she’s excited and happy and we’re so proud of her.” John Lee has yet to speak with his daughter since she won the gold medal but he knows what he wants to tell her when he does. “I’m going to tell her I’m so proud of her," he said."I want to tell her team that no matter what, you all support her and I want to tell Simone that she truly is the GOAT because she let my baby girl bring the gold medal.”Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories.
TheJulinda This is So Sweet!!
I think she would have beat Simone if Simone had competed. Suni won gold cause shes the best, not because someone else dropped out.
Okay but shouldn't her dad think Suni would have won even if Simone was in the competition (quite possible as Simone wasn't at her best in Tokyo). I see saying Simone inspired his daughter but saying she let Suni win seems like not giving his own daughter her due
scottlincicome 🇺🇸💯💪
scottlincicome She didn't let Lee do anything. Lee went out and took it, and might have even if Simone was out there.
scottlincicome Compare the attitude from actual USA gymnasts and their families with the buffoon MAGA influencers who know nothing of elite sports or gymnastics.
The animal goat
Omg Suni Lee is soooo cute!!!
You rock and congrats on your gold metal!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations 😊🌸
we need more people like Suni Lee's father in this world
Class!!
Sweet...wiping a tear....
Did an Asian dude actually admit his kid couldn't compete with an African-American woman? Awesome! BlackLivesMatter
Good Job Suni
Simone_Biles is a true leader for cheering her teammates to excel in their events to get gold for the country.
Awwww Your Dad Rocks sunisalee_ 😭 Am not crying. Simone_Biles we are proud of you baby girl. Both of you. Get some well deserved Rest.
Suni is incredible. Good for her!
So Simone can be the GOAT while your daugther gets the gold medal..🤣🤣🤣... Wise man!!!
Courage and leadership. Stepping aside and allowing a teammate to also realize her dream. Go USA Gymnastics!! SimoneBiles
This is the beginning of her journey. Simone was relied on 2 much when it’s called TEAM. Congrats 2 her!
Whatever the merits of what he said, it was nice of him to say. The daughter definitely earned it.
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Congratulations, Suni Lee!
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