Hezly Rivera claims second U.S. title amid fierce competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Hezly Rivera won her second U.S. gymnastics title on August 9 in Phoenix by erasing a 0.60-point deficit after the first day of competition. Rivera, who was fourth following a fall on the uneven bars, scored impressively on balance beam and floor exercise to secure victory by more than a point. This competition served as a precursor to the upcoming world championships in October, where Rivera will be a key figure for Team USA, with a spot at the 2028 Olympics on the line.
- •Rivera trailed by 0.60 points after Day 1
- •She scored highest on balance beam and second on floor exercise
- •This win positions Rivera as a leader for the U.S. team
- •Next up for Rivera is the October world championships
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"Hezly Rivera erased a 0.60-point deficit after Day 1 to win the title at the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships by more than a point.
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