NJ newcomer makes veteran gymnastics team as youngest Olympian for Team USA

The New Jersey-native is currently the youngest member competing on behalf of Team USA.

Last month she was celebrating her 16th birthday, and in a matter of weeks Hezly Rivera will be in Paris competing for Team USA alongside Olympic veterans Simone Biles and Suni Lee.

The relative newcomer will compete for Olympic medals for the first time on the world stage, but she's no stranger to winning. She recently competed in the 2024 Winter Cup, where she placed third all-around and clinched gold on the balance beam.“I am so grateful to be here and to be selected on this Olympic team. I have made so many sacrifices to get here so I want to thank God, my coaches, family, my friends and my teammates.

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