The U.S. women’s gymnastics team will head to the upcoming World Championships without gold‑medalist Hezly Rivera, who has been forced out by an ankle injury.
Rivera’s injury was confirmed by team officials, who said the ailment will keep her from competing at the event. The loss removes a key contributor who helped the United States secure gold in recent competition.
With Rivera unavailable, the remaining members of the U.S. squad will need to adjust their line‑ups and routines to fill the gap left by the injured athlete. Coaches indicated that the team will rely on depth across the roster to remain competitive.
The United States has a long tradition of success in women’s gymnastics, regularly fielding teams that contend for medals at major international meets such as the World Championships, which bring together the sport’s top athletes from around the globe.
Despite the setback, officials remain optimistic that the team can still perform at a high level and aim for podium finishes as the championships approach.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
