Hezly Rivera to Miss World Gymnastics Championships Due to Ankle Injury
Hezly Rivera, the 2024 Olympic team gold medalist, will not compete at the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta due to an ankle injury sustained during training. the injury prevents her from participating in the U.S. World Championships Selection Camp in Crossville, Tennessee, scheduled for September 30 – October 2, 2025.
Rivera announced her withdrawal on Instagram,stating,”After talking it through with my doctors and coaches,I’ve decided the best thing right now is to sit out of the worlds Selection Camp. I’m definitely bummed about the timing, but I’m excited to cheer on my teammates and Team USA from home. My focus is on recovery and coming back stronger in 2026.”
This year’s World Championships will focus solely on individual events; there will be no team competition. https://www.fig-gymnastics.com/
Rivera, 17, was a key member of the gold-winning U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside teammates Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles. She was considered a strong contender for medals in the all-around competition, as well as on the uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
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* Primary Topic: Gymnastics – Athlete Injury & World Championship Withdrawal
* Primary Keyword: Hezly Rivera
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