Who is Suni Lee’s boyfriend Jaylin Smith – and are they still together? The US gymnast is shining at the Paris Olympics, and her American footballer beau once appeared on Snoop Dogg’s Netflix show

Aug 6 , 2024

Suni Lee and Jaylin Smith are both incredible athletes, but as a couple they’ve had to endure some very unkind racial prejudice. Photos: @sunisalee, @jayliinn.1/Instagram

One is the first Asian-American to win the gold medal in the women’s all-around event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the other is a college football upstart who is well on his way to greatness

Away from sports, Smith is studying for his communications degree at the University of Southern California, has been open about losing his mother in a tragic accident – and has faced racist backlash

Congratulations are in order for Team USA’s gymnastics squad, which just clinched the women’s team all-around gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the remarkable 21-year-old Suni Lee completely stole the spotlight. The Hmong-American gymnast followed up with a bronze medal in the individual all-around soon after.

However, with success comes its own set of challenges, especially when it puts your personal life under the magnifying glass. Fans are now dissecting the romance between Lee and college American football stand-out Jaylin Smith.

So who is this rising star who captured the heart of an American sweetheart, and are they still an item?

Jaylin Smith was a big deal even in high school

Jaylin Smith’s talent as a football player is undeniable. Photo: @jayliinn.1k/Instagram

Jaylin Smith, 20, had made a name for himself long before he joined the collegiate ranks. As a second-year at Bishop Alemany High School in California, he racked up an impressive 31 tackles in 2018, but he really burst onto the scene the following year, tallying 75 combined tackles (58 solo, 17 assisted) and a sack in 12 games, as reported by Sporting News.

His stand-out performance earned him PrepStar All-American honours, making him one of the top high school cornerbacks, wide receivers and running backs in the United States.

He continues to shine at the University of Southern California

Jaylin Smith playing for the USC Trojans. Photo: @jayliinn.1k/Instagram

Transitioning from high school glory to college pursuits, Smith has continued to make his mark on the football field and is suiting up for the Trojans as he earns his communications degree at the University of Southern California.