U.S. gymnastics team loses gold medalist Rivera for world championships
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Hezly Rivera will miss the upcoming world gymnastics championships due to an ankle injury. The U.S. women's gymnastics team must now compete without one of its star athletes. Rivera's absence marks a significant challenge for the team as they aim for success at the event. The championships are set to take place later this month, and the team will need to adjust their strategies in light of this setback.
- •Hezly Rivera injured her ankle and will not compete.
- •U.S. women's gymnastics team faces challenges without Rivera.
- •World championships are scheduled for later this month.
- •Team must adapt strategies ahead of the competition.
- 5:33 PMESPN — U.S. loses gold medalist Rivera (ankle) for gymnastics worlds
"The U.S. women's gymnastics team will have to make a go of it at the world championships without Hezly Rivera.
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