Who is Sunisa Lee’s boyfriend, Jaylin Smith?

Sunisa Lee has been in a relationship with the footballer for over 2 years.


Who is Sunisa Lee’s boyfriend, Jaylin Smith?

Sunisa Lee and her boyfriend Jaylin Smith (via Instagram)

America’s Sunisa Lee is a young gymnast who took the sport by storm with her brilliant performance at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics. After a stellar show at the 2019 Stuttgart World Championships, Lee clinched three medals (gold in all-around, silver in team and bronze in uneven bars) in Tokyo, before going on to shine at the 2022 NCAA championships as well.

The 21-year-old gymnast began dating Jaylin Smith, who is a USC footballer and plays for the Trojans, back in January 2022. She was only 18 back then.

The adorable couple made their relationship public through a post on Instagram with photos in which they appeared hugging each other in matching hoodies. Lee and Smith have also been spotted together at various public places and the duo doesn’t shy away from talking about each other.

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Who is Sunisa Lee’s boyfriend, Jaylin Smith?

Jaylin Smith was born on the 5th of November, 2003 (year not confirmed) in Palmdale, California. Smith’s career in football began at Bishop Alemany High School, located in Mission Hills, California. He attained All-CIF Division 3 honors, in his junior season, back in 2019.

Not much is known about Smith’s parents or personal life. However, it is reported that Smith lost his mother at a very young age, which eventually left him shattered. Any other information once available will be updated.

What does Sunisa Lee’s boyfriend, Jaylin Smith do for a living?

Jaylin Smith currently plies his trade as a cornerback for the USC Trojans. It is worth noting that Smith is currently in his senior season.

Jaylin Smith
Jaylin Smith (via 247 sports)

In the 2023 season, Smith recorded an impressive 75 tackles. He started in 12 games that season, as a junior.

Controversy around Sunisa Lee-Jaylin Smith relationship

Sunisa Lee
Sunisa Lee (via NBC Sports)

Soon after the two athletes made their relationship public in the media, they started receiving a few hate messages apart from many heartfelt and congratulatory comments. Sunisa Lee and Jaylin Smith were targeted on social media by a certain segment of people over the angle of their interracial relationship. 

The teenage gymnast had earlier even claimed that once a car passed by them at high speed, shouting phrases like “ch*ng ch*ng” and “go back to where they came from”, and a person even went on to pepper-sprayed the athlete’s arm. Owing to this online and physical abuse, she had to disable the comments section on her Instagram handle.

FAQs about Sunisa Lee and Jaylin Smith

When did Sunisa Lee and Jaylin Smith begin dating?

Sunisa Lee and Jaylin Smith began dating back in January 2022.

What does Sunisa Lee’s boyfriend Jaylin Smith do for a living?

Jaylin Smith plays as a cornerback for the USC Trojans, currently in his senior year.

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