Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title
Summary
Hezly Rivera won the U.S. women’s gymnastics championship for the second year in a row, showing strong leadership as she recovers from an injury. She scored 111.950 over two days, more than a point ahead of second place, becoming the first American woman besides Simone Biles to win back-to-back titles since 2012.Key Facts
- Hezly Rivera is 18 years old and an Olympic gold medalist.
- She recently recovered from a hamstring injury sustained at the Pan American Games in June.
- Rivera won the U.S. gymnastics championship with a score of 111.950.
- She finished more than one point ahead of runner-up Claire Pease.
- Rivera is the first American woman not named Simone Biles to win consecutive U.S. women’s gymnastics titles since Jordyn Wieber in 2011-2012.
- Coaches and teammates describe Rivera as a natural leader who supports younger gymnasts.
- Rivera had a fall on the uneven bars but still made a strong comeback to win.
- The 2028 Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, and Rivera aims to lead the next generation of gymnasts there.
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