Suni Lee Addressed Height-Related Criticism Of Her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Debut As She Asked People To Stop “Bullying” Her

Suni, 22, told Marie Claire ahead of the show that she was stepping outside of her “comfort zone“ by walking the runway. “Growing up, I didn’t see many girls who looked like me in spaces like this. To now be here as an athlete, as someone who’s worked so hard to achieve her dreams, it feels powerful,” she shared. “I want young girls to know they don’t have to fit into just one box. You can chase Olympic gold and still own your femininity.”

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