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Teen Gymnast Hezly Rivera Aims for Championship Glory

8/9/2025

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Seventeen-year-old Hezly Rivera shines at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, scoring an impressive 55.600 and outpacing Joscelyn Roberson. The Olympic gold medalist is on a quest to become the youngest U.S. all-around champion since 2017, showcasing her remarkable skills on the balance beam and floor exercise as she eyes the World Championships in Jakarta.

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Seventeen-year-old Hezly Rivera shines at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, scoring an impressive 55.600 and outpacing Joscelyn Roberson. The Olympic gold medalist is on a quest to become the youngest U.S. all-around champion since 2017, showcasing her remarkable skills on the balance beam and floor exercise as she eyes the World Championships in Jakarta.