Suni Lee, Hezley Rivera, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Simone Biles at the 2024 Olympics

Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, And Hezley Rivera 'Ate' In Pre-Podium Vibe Video

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By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on July 26, 2024 at 10:31 AM EDT

Suni Lee, Hezley Rivera, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Simone Biles are ready to compete for the gold as part of the Women's Team USA Gymnastics team.

The 2024 Paris Olympics begin tonight, Friday, July 26, with the opening ceremony airing on NBC from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, and sports fans are already expressing their excitement.

Ahead of the big games, Olympic stars Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and newcomer Hezley Rivera took a break from their gymnastics routines to join the "Just Know, Just Know Dance Challenge."

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Suni Lee And Jordan Chiles Show Off Dance Moves Ahead Of Olympic Games

Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee, renowned for their quirky TikTok videos, are at it again! During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021, the dynamic duo—who are now rooming together at this year’s summer games—made waves by hopping on the Cognac Queen trend.

On Thursday, July 25, they brought the popular dance back, captioning the video, "Guys, we back!!!"

"I feel like I’m in a time warp, but in a good way," one sports fan commented. "Took me straight back to 2021," another said.

"I looove this content, feels like 2021," a third echoed.

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Women's Gymnastics Team USA Have Some TikTok Fun Ahead Of 2024 Olympics

Additionally, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Team USA newcomer Hezley Rivera took a break from practicing their gymnastics routines to hop on the "Just Know, Just Know Dance Challenge," and fans could not get enough.

"Hezly is so cute," one user wrote. "Rooting for you all!"

"Ate that down queensssssss," another said as a third commented, "Ateeeee. LOVE YOUUUU," adding a fire flame emoji.

"Y’all are the cutest and slayed that dance! You got this, Suni! Good luck to all of you!" a fourth expressed.

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Suni Lee Reveals Unspecified Kidney Disease

Suni Lee holds a medal sittiing on the bleachers
Instagram | Suni Lee

Tokyo Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee recently opened up about her personal health struggles, revealing that she has been battling an unspecified kidney disease.

"Getting diagnosed with kidney disease turned the world that I knew upside-down," she said. "My kidney disease has been difficult, and I know firsthand that sometimes the cause of your disease isn't clear-cut."

"But I want to encourage others to be informed about their kidney health and become a self-advocate for a treatment plan that can allow them to live their best life."

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The Olympian Partners With American Kidney Fund

Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles celebrating making Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics
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On July 9, the American Kidney Fund revealed their new partnership with the 21-year-old athlete.

"We are excited to work with Suni, who is an inspiration to so many, especially young people. She has demonstrated grace and resilience in the face of a life-altering diagnosis," AKF President and CEO LaVarne A. Burton said in a press release. "Suni is not alone — 1 in 7 Americans live with kidney disease, and she's also a part of a smaller group of people living with rare kidney diseases."

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"With Suni using her platform to encourage people to know their kidneys, know their cause, and know their plan, we can make an even stronger impact," the CEO continued. "Increasing awareness about the impact kidney disease has on people of all ages — and encouraging people with kidney disease to continue pursuing their dreams — is a goal that Suni and the American Kidney Fund have in common."

Suni Lee Is 'Excited' About Her New Partnership

Suni Lee posing in the gym
Instagram | Suni Lee

Suni also spoke out about her new partnership, expressing, "I’m very excited to share that I will be partnering with the @AmericanKidneyFund for their new #KnowYourKidneys initiative!"

"My experience with kidney disease has been challenging—and I’ve worked so hard to persevere in the face of a life-changing diagnosis to be able to represent my country in Paris this month," she added. "I know firsthand that kidney disease can happen at any age, and sometimes the cause of your disease isn’t clear-cut."

"But I want to encourage others to be informed about their kidney health and self-advocate for a treatment plan that can allow them to live their best life. I’m honored to be working with the American Kidney Fund!!" Suni said.

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The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off tonight, July 26, with the iconic opening ceremony.

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