Hezly Rivera Clinches Second U.S. All-around Title in Thrilling Comeback

WHO:

NBC Sports - Hezly Rivera, Claire Pease, Skye Blakely, Jade Carey, Anna Liukin, Courtney Kupets, Frederick Richard, Shane Wiskus, Patrick Hoopes, Kameron Nelson, Danila Leykin, Leanne Wong, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Shilese Jones, Joscelyn Roberson.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Hezly Rivera repeated as U.S. all-around champion with a total of 111.95 points, winning by 1.15 points over Claire Pease.

The New York Times - Rivera won gold on beam and silver on floor at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

The New York Times - Frederick Richard won his first national championship and secured a spot on the men's World Championships team.

NBC Sports - Rivera became the second woman to repeat as U.S. all-around champion in the last 13 years after Simone Biles.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The U.S. Gymnastics Championships took place in Phoenix.

The New York Times - The World Championships selection competition will be held in Crossville, Tennessee.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The World Championships selection competition is scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Rivera aimed to relieve pressure by focusing on her gymnastics, stating, “It was actually stress-free. I took all the pressure I could off myself because it’s not fun when you’re stressed or nervous.”

The New York Times - Rivera expressed a desire to prove herself and has "unfinished business" with the Olympics, aiming for another team medal, an all-around medal, and individual apparatus medals.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Rivera made a comeback from fourth place after the first day of competition, overcoming a fall on the uneven bars.

The New York Times - Richard achieved a dominant all-around performance, beating Shane Wiskus by more than 2 points.

Hezly Rivera has successfully repeated as the U.S. all-around champion, scoring a total of 111.95 points and winning by 1.15 points over Claire Pease at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships held in Phoenix. Rivera also clinched gold on the beam and silver on the floor, while Frederick Richard celebrated his first national championship and secured a spot on the men's World Championships team, defeating Shane Wiskus by more than 2 points. Looking ahead, the World Championships selection competition is set for September 29 to October 1 in Crossville, Tennessee.