American breakout star Suni Lee was her Chinese opponent’s most vocal fan in Tokyo

• American gymnastics breakout star Suni Lee competed in Tuesday's balance beam final in Tokyo.
• While the 18-year-old didn't medal in the event, she was ecstatic when one of her opponents won gold.
• Lee was spotted jumping, clapping, and cheering for China's Guan Chenchen throughout her routine.
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Suni Lee may not have won a medal in her final event of the Tokyo Olympics, but she was all smiles as the final gymnast completed her routine.

Turns out, the 18-year-old American breakout star was a fan of China's Guan Chenchen.

After powering through her own routine in Tuesday's balance beam final, Lee was an active observer as her opponent Guan pieced together a near-flawless routine on the apparatus.

Videos show the individual all-around champion jumping up and down, clapping, and cheering as Guan flipped and finessed her way to a gold medal.

At certain points, Lee could even be heard encouraging the 16-year-old with shouts of "Come on!" in the backkground.

Moments after the event, Lee took to Twitter to respond to a video showcasing her support for Guan. She added "i love her sm" for her own followers to see.

-Sunisa lee (@sunisalee_) August 3, 2021

With the end of Tuesday's balance beam final, the artistic gymnastics events at the Tokyo Olympics have officially come to a close.

Lee will head back to the United States with a complete set of medals: gold in the individual all-around, silver in the team all-around, and bronze on the uneven bars.