Tag: gold
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Suni Lee reveals she is back to competing as kidney disease now ‘in remission’
Gymnastics gold medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee revealed she has returned to full- time training as her kidney-related illness is now in remission. Health updates: In a recent interview with Olympics, the … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/suni-lee-reveals-she-back-170452159.html
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Lawmakers want Hmong vets to get Gold Medal for fighting in Vietnam’s ‘secret war’
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress is pushing for Hmong-American veterans of the “secret war” in Vietnam to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. During the Vietnam War, the Hmong people, who … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/lawmakers-want-hmong-vets-gold-003243940.html
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Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War would receive Congressional Gold Medal under push by lawmakers
Members of Congress from Wisconsin are leading a bipartisan effort to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/12/04/hmong-veterans-of-the-vietnam-war-would-receive-congressional-gold-medal-under-push-by-lawmakers/
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Celebrating Hmong New Year in 2023: ‘We get to carry that story’
Chef Yia Vang, John Lee and Yeev Thoj, parents of Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee, and an Iowa community leader share the importance of their Hmong roots. URL: https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/community/celebrating-hmong-new-year-chef-yia-vang-sunisa-lee-parents-twin-cities-des-moines/524-97173898-dfa5-4d47-bbec-34be52336f40
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Tillis, colleagues introduce legislation to recognize service of Hmong veterans during Vietnam War
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, bipartisan legislation to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongs … Read Full Article
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Celebrating Hmong New Year: Remembering the roots
Chef Yia Vang, John Lee and Yeev Thoj, parents of Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee, and an Iowa community leader share the importance of their Hmong roots. Read Full Article
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New bust of Suni Lee unveiled in St. Paul
There’s a new honor for Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee in her hometown of St. Paul. Mayor Melvin Carter was among those on hand as a new bust of Lee was unveiled at Phalen Regional Park on Sunday. Lee … Read Full Article
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Gold medalist Sunisa Lee surprised by statue unveiling at Phalen Park
When the blue tarp covering the statue was lifted, Lee put her hand over her mouth in surprise and said, “It’s incredible! I love it. I give it a 10,” she said, a nifty play on words for the gymnast. Read Full Article
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St. Paul celebrates ‘Suni Lee Day’ by unveiling statue in Phalen Park
A bronze bust of the olympic star was unveiled in Phalen Park on Sunday, which the city is celebrating as “Sunisa Lee Day” ( originally declared in July 2021 following Lee’s gold-medal victory in the … Read Full Article
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Program xov xwm hnub zwj hnub (Sunday news program 16.07.2023): xov xwm hnub zwj Hnub (Sunday news 16.07.2023), Reserve Bank of Australia tus coj tshiab, tej txhab nyiaj thiab tej neeg ua hauj lwm cov … Read Full Article
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Hmongfest draws thousands to Eau Claire
When Suni Lee won the Olympic all around gold medal at the Olympics, it was a source of pride for the country. For Hmong-Americans, it was a … Read Full Article
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Massachusetts Hmong Are Taking Great Pride In Suni Lee’s Olympic Gold
For the Hmong people of Massachusetts, Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee’s Tokyo Olympic performance has generated a tremendous outpouring of pride. Lee, 18, became the first Asian and Hmong American to win the … Read Full Article
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Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee says she’s stepping away from gymnastics due to a kidney issue
Olympic gold medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee announced that she is temporarily stepping away from gymnastics over a health problem unrelated to the sport. Lee said in a tweet on Monday that she has … Read Full Article
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Olympic gold medal gymnast Suni Lee sidelined by kidney condition
The first Hmong American to compete in the Olympics, Lee tallied three medals for Team USA in Tokyo, winning team silver and bronze on uneven bars to go along with her all-around gold. Read Full Article
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Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee says she’s stepping away from gymnastics due to a kidney issue
The Auburn University sophomore and Olympic gold medalist said she was dealing with a “non-gymnastics health related issue” involving her kidneys but didn’t rule out a bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read Full Article
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Suni Lee ending college gymnastics career as she deals with health issue
She also made history as the first Hmong-American to compete in the Olympics. She continued to shine at Auburn, winning gold on the balance beam at the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship last year. Read Full Article
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Sunisa Lee, Olympic Gold Medalist, Ends Auburn Career Because of Kidney Issue
Olympic gold medalist gymnast Sunisa Lee announced Monday that she will end her college career at Auburn because of a kidney issue. Lee won the gold medal … Read Full Article
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Suni Lee Announces She’s Ending Her College Gymnastics Career Early Due to a Kidney Condition
Lee, the first-ever Hmong-American Olympic gold medalist said Auburn’s medical team did not clear her to train over the past few weeks for her own safety. “I am blessed and thankful to be working with … Read Full Article