Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics titleBy Canadian Press on August 9, 2026. PHOENIX (AP) — Hezly Rivera is leaning into her role as the leader of the next wave of U.S. women’s gymnasts. The 18-year-old Olympic gold medalist won her second straight national title on Sunday, rallying from fourth during the final day of competition with four poised and professional routines. The judges awarded Rivera with a solid if not spectacular 13.850, and her momentum continued to build as she made her way across the competition floor at Matchup Mortgage Arena. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey, who is methodically building difficulty into her routines as she eyes a third trip to the Games, finished fifth in a meet that doubled as a homecoming for the Phoenix native.