- The way Hezly Rivera found her way into gymnastics is fascinating and was by chance.
- The star’s emotional father was present when she qualified for the Olympics.
- She wasn’t in the finals, and fans disapproved, but she still took home an Olympic medal.
Hezly Rivera was quite young when it was discovered that she had the skills to become a gymnast. She was taken under the wing of a well-known coach and managed to make it to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Hezly Rivera of Team US reacts after finishing her routine on the uneven bars during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification at the Paris Olympic Games on July 28, 2024, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images
Although the star failed to qualify for the finals, she still has the love and support of her family. Here’s what we know about her background.
