Hezly Rivera captures second consecutive US Gymnastics title in Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Hezly Rivera secured her second straight U.S. Gymnastics title at the championships in Phoenix on August 9. The 18-year-old gymnast finished with a score of 111.95, leading Claire Pease by 1.15 points. Rivera had initially fallen behind after an uneven bars mishap on the first day but came back strong, winning the balance beam title and finishing second overall on floor. She expressed ambitions for the upcoming Olympics, aiming for team and individual medals. Rivera's victory marks her rise as a leading contender for future competitions as the gymnastics evolves beyond Simone Biles' dominance.
- •Rivera finishes with 111.95 points at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
- •She fell to third place after uneven bars but rebounded on the second day.
- •Rivera emphasizes her goals for the next Olympics in Paris and Los Angeles.
- •Frederick Richards won the men's all-around title at the same event.
- •The next World Championships will take place in October 2026 in Rotterdam.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hezly Rivera wins second-straight US Gymnastics title in Phoenix
"The U.S. Gymnastics Championships wrapped on Sunday, Aug. 9, in Phoenix, with Hezly Rivera and Frederick Richards winning all-around titles.
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