US EditionOlympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera surges to the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships
NEW ORLEANS, AUG 9 – Hezly Rivera, 17, leads with a 55.600 score at the U.S. gymnastics championships, aiming for her first national title and future international competitions.
- In New Orleans, Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera led the U.S. gymnastics championships with a 55.600 on Friday, positioning herself for her first national title on Sunday.
- Having starred in the Paris Games on July 28th, 2024, Hezly Rivera rebounded from a bumpy U.S. Classic last month.
- In terms of scores, Hezly Rivera scored a 14.350 on balance beam, the highest American beam score in 2025, and hit a floor routine over 14.00.
- Next up, Rivera, Roberson, and Wong will head into Sunday well ahead of the rest of a field averaging just under 18, at 7:45 p.m. ET on August 10, 2025.
- Her momentum, with top scores leading a very young field taking tentative steps toward the world championships this fall and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Henry Herald
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenHezly Rivera dominant in first night of U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Hezly Rivera, a member of the 2024 gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team, avoided any major mistakes Friday and ended the first night of the women's competition in first place at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans.
Rivera well on way to first U.S. gymnastics title
Hezly Rivera cruised to the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships on Friday night, putting together four steady and occasionally excellent routines on her way to a 55.600, putting her in strong position to claim her first national title on Sunday.
Associated Press News
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera surges to the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships
Hezly Rivera put herself in position to claim her first national gymnastics title. The 17-year-old, who helped the U.S. women claim gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, posted an all-around total of 55.600 to take a slim lead over Joscelyn Roberson.
The Advocate
shreveportbossieradvocate.comStrong start gives gold medalist, LSU commitment Hezly Rivera lead in U.S. championships
No Simone Biles, no Jordan Chiles, but lots of smiles Friday in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships for Olympic gold medalist and LSU commitment Hezly Rivera.
Olympian Hezly Rivera Powers To Early Lead At U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Hezly Rivera leads Joscelyn Roberson and Leanne Wong after a thrilling first night at the 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Learn how the battle unfolded and what’s at stake heading into Sunday’s final.
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