Plano's Hezly Rivera shines as youngest member of gold-winning U.S. women's gymnastics team

Sixteen-year-old Hezly Rivera, the youngest member of the team and the youngest athlete on Team USA, played a pivotal role as the U.S. women's gymnastics team clinched the gold medal Tuesday in the Olympic team finals. Rivera, who grew up and trained in Plano at the renowned World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, showcased her exceptional talent on the world stage.

[ZoeArevalo-zh]

The duo that’s on the side. There are actually three of them and they have made such a big difference. They have their whole skill and their whole routine and I seen it because I’m in pre-acro and I see Hazley almost every day I go.

[cocoskrilla]

How did I miss this?!! I live in Plano !! I’m a big fan of Hezly and I’m sooo proud of her! ❤ 🏅

[onekittkatt]

Sage will definitely be next!! Congratulations Hezly🎉

[Enerolisa]

Wrong information Hezly was born and raised in New Jersey from Dominican parents and just moved to Plano Texas two years ago

[brittking]

I knew I knew her from somewhere!! And everyone thinks she is from New Jewsey….they will try to take credit from anyone.