At just 16 years old, Hezly Rivera already has dazzled gymnastics fans and fellow competitors with her skills. Learn more about her career highlights here.
Career highlights
How many Olympics has Hezly Rivera been to?
Hezly Rivera will make her Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games this summer.
What medals has Hezly Rivera won?
Hezly Rivera will have to clear out her trophy cabinet to make space for the senior level medals she is looking to win. In her first senior competition at the 2024 Winter Cup, Rivera won the gold medal on balance beam and bronze medals in the all-around and on floor exercise. Rivera won many medals at the junior level: she has five gold medals, two silver medals and four bronze medals over just six years of competitions.
What medals did Hezly Rivera win at the 2023 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships?
Hezly Rivera won two medals at the 2023 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antalya, Turkiye. She won two silver medals in the floor event and team competition, and placed eighth on uneven bars.
How did Hezly Rivera do at the 2023 Winter Cup?
Hezly Rivera dominated the 2023 Winter Cup junior division, proving she was ready to make the jump to international competition. She won gold in the all-around, balance beam and floor events, and placed fourth on vault and seventh on uneven bars.
How many all-around titles does Hezly Rivera have?
Hezly Rivera has won two all-around titles in her career as a junior competitor. Her first title came at the 2023 Winter Cup, which she replicated later that year at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in the junior division.
Where did Hezly Rivera place in the 2022 Winter Cup?
Hezly Rivera had a strong showing at the 2022 Winter Cup junior division. At just 13 years old, she won bronze in the all-around competition. She also recorded a sixth-place finish on uneven bars and floor, as well as eighth place on vault.
When did Hezly Rivera make her debut in senior level gymnastics?
Hezly Rivera was 15 years old when she made her debut at the senior level at the 2024 Winter Cup in February 2024.