Hezly Rivera prepares to defend U.S. all-around gymnastics title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Hezly Rivera competes this weekend at the Xfinity U.S. Championships in Phoenix, aiming to defend her all-around title. Rivera, the youngest U.S. Olympic gold medalist, seeks to accomplish more Olympic-related goals and is focused on her long-term aspirations. Rivera previously encountered injury setbacks but remains determined to secure her position for future competitions, including the World Championships this fall. Also competing in Phoenix are Jade Carey and Skye Blakely, both notable figures in U.S. gymnastics.
- •Rivera won Olympic gold at 16 and U.S. title at 17.
- •She aims for team and individual medals in future Olympics.
- •Rivera missed last year's Worlds due to an ankle injury.
- •Jade Carey and Skye Blakely also compete at the championships.
- •The U.S. team for October's World Championships will be determined this fall.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Hezly Rivera works toward 'unfinished business' in defending U.S. all-around gymnastics title
"Hezly Rivera bids to become the second woman to repeat as U.S. all-around champion in the last 13 years after Simone Biles.
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