From Oradell to Olympics: Inside Hezly Rivera's rapid rise to U.S. gymnastics team
Posted on AllSides July 5th, 2024
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Hezly Rivera was on stage with NBC's 'Today' show less than one day after a moment changed her life and doubled her social media following. Like so many others, Rivera was having a hard time wrapping her head around it all. The 16-year-old from Oradell punched her ticket to the Olympic games after an underdog run through the United States gymnastics trials on Sunday in Minneapolis. She is believed to be the first Olympian from the small Bergen County borough and easily the youngest of five qualifiers on her American...