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U.S. loses gold medalist Rivera (ankle) for gymnastics worlds
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- The U.S. women's gymnastics team will have to make a go of it at the world championships without Hezly Rivera. The 18-year-old Rivera, the youngest member of the U.S. team that captured gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a two-time national all-around champion, withdrew from worlds Saturday because of a left ankle injury. Rivera had been dealing with pain in the ankle during training and told reporters Thursday that she was "day to day."
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- The U.S. women's gymnastics team will have to make a go of it at the world championships without Hezly Rivera.
The 18-year-old Rivera, the youngest member of the U.S. team that captured gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a two-time national all-around champion, withdrew from worlds Saturday because of a left ankle injury.
Rivera had been dealing with pain in the ankle during training and told reporters Thursday that she was "day to day."
She will be replaced on the five-woman team by alternate Dulcy Caylor.
The U.S. women, who are seeking their eighth straight world team title, are scheduled to compete in qualifying Sunday.