Hezly Rivera secures second U.S. gymnastics title in Phoenix
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Hezly Rivera won the all-around title at the 2026 U.S. Championships on August 7 in Phoenix, coming from behind to claim victory over teammate Claire Pease. Rivera initially struggled with a fall from the uneven bars but recovered to take the lead in the final rotation. With this win, she becomes part of an elite group of American gymnasts with multiple national titles, joining notable champions like Simone Biles and Nastia Liukin. Four individual event titles were also decided, with notable performances from Reese Esponda and Jade Carey, among others.
- •Rivera scored 111.950 to win the all-around title.
- •Pease finished second with a score of 110.800.
- •Individual event winners included Esponda on floor and Carey on vault.
- •The championships took place at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
- •Rivera's win marked her second consecutive title at the U.S. Championships.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera wins back-to-back US all-around titles
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hezly Rivera Comes From Behind To Win Second U.S. Gymnastics Title
"Hezly Rivera is leaning into her role as the leader of the next wave of U.S. women's gymnasts. The 18-year-old Olympic gold medalist won her second straight national title on Sunday, rallying from fourth during the final day of competition with four poised and professional routines. Rivera was the self-described “underdog” in Paris two years ago, when she joined an experienced group that helped the Americans win their third team gold in four Games.
"Hezly Rivera defended her all-around title at the 2026 U.S. Championships on Sunday in Phoenix, coming from behind to defeat teammate Claire Pease. With her win, Rivera joins an elite club of Team USA gymnasts.
"Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera overcame a fall on uneven bars to win back-to-back U.S. Gymnastics Championships all-around titles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:12 AMOlympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera wins back-to-back US all-around titles
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera overcame a fall on uneven bars to win back-to-back U.S. Gymnastics Championships all-around titles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:07 AMOlympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title
Hezly Rivera is leaning into her role as the leader of the next wave of U.S. women's gymnasts. The 18-year-old Olympic gold medalist won her second straight national title on Sunday, rallying from fourth during the final day of competition with four poised and professional routines. Rivera was the self-described “underdog” in Paris two years ago, when she joined an experienced group that helped the Americans win their third team gold in four Games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:49 PMHezly Rivera Comes From Behind To Win Second U.S. Gymnastics Title
Hezly Rivera defended her all-around title at the 2026 U.S. Championships on Sunday in Phoenix, coming from behind to defeat teammate Claire Pease. With her win, Rivera joins an elite club of Team USA gymnasts.
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